 where about 300 people were in the evacuation zone. First responders were sent to the area to make sure people got out safely, and so far no injuries have been reported, but numerous roads are closed due to flash flooding. Fox's Tanya J. Powers there, the Italian health minister, placing 12 cities under the most severe heat warning today. A wave of hot air from Africa is baking southern Europe and the Balkans. Some areas are seeing the mercury hit 104 degrees, and more heat is on the way.