Does the Video Show a Traffic Light Melting in Italy Due to the Recent Heat Wave?

Does the Video Show a Traffic Light Melting in Italy Due to the Recent Heat Wave?

The video shows parts of a traffic light melted by a car fire in Italy (X)

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Recently, media outlets and social media users shared a video showing a traffic light appearing to melt in broad daylight, claiming it documents traffic lights melting in parts of Italy amid an exceptional heat wave.

traffic lights in parts of Italy and Germany are reportedly melting under the relentless heat.

🚨 Europe is literally melting.

As temperatures soar to 40–45°C, traffic lights in parts of Italy and Germany are reportedly melting under the relentless heat.

The continent's extreme heatwave is pushing infrastructure to its breaking point. 🌡️🫠 pic.twitter.com/6oK04O3wgS

— RB. (@KailashVashi) June 28, 2026

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