European festival goers banned from drinking alcohol amid heatwave alert (opens original article in a new tab)

France enforces a partial alcohol ban during a historic heatwave, affecting the Fête de la Musique festival and public events.

• France imposes partial alcohol ban during heatwave for public safety
• Fête de la Musique festival continues without alcohol service
• Heatwave triggers additional safety measures including police patrols and misting stations