Death toll hits 30 as temps soar in Japan

Updated July 20 2018 - 9:01pm, first published 8:59pm
The Tokyo Fire Department responded to more than 3000 calls as the temperatures soared to 40C.
The Tokyo Fire Department responded to more than 3000 calls as the temperatures soared to 40C.

A continuing heat wave in Japan has led to temperatures as high as 40C, with the casualties climbing up as more deaths were reported.

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