Amelie Kenney and her partner Francesca Pilia live in a top-floor apartment in Paris, which offers a picturesque view of the city. However, a historic heat wave has raised concerns about the safety of such attic apartments, making them potentially hazardous during extreme temperatures, according to AP.
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