Greece Battles Relentless Wildfires Amid Record Heat
Firefighters contend with dozens of fires near Athens and across the country as extreme weather conditions persist.
- Authorities report new fires igniting every 10 minutes, with strong winds exacerbating the situation.
- Evacuations have been ordered in multiple regions, including areas near the capital and several islands.
- Arson is suspected in some cases, with visual evidence leading to arrests.
- Temperatures are forecast to remain dangerously high, contributing to the spread of wildfires.
- Greece's fire service remains on high alert, deploying aircraft and hundreds of firefighters to control the blazes.