A severe heat wave in Europe has caused a surge in deaths, putting a strain on mortuaries in Paris. Funeral directors and grieving families are reaching out to mortuary owners, inquiring about available space for the deceased.

The mortuaries are overwhelmed, with many at full capacity. One mortuary owner has only 32 available places, and is receiving frequent calls from those in need of services.

Further details on the situation in Paris are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, for those seeking more information on the impact of the heat wave on local mortuaries and families.