Wildfires rage in Greece amid searing heat waves, prompting evacuations and international assistance

Greece has faced multiple wildfires outside Athens exacerbated by repeated heatwaves with temperatures over 40°C.
Evacuations were ordered in several coastal villages and along major highways near Athens.
Greece requested international help, receiving firefighters and water bombers from several EU countries to combat the fires.
Hundreds of homes have been damaged or destroyed, especially on the island of Rhodes which declared a state of emergency.
With more high temperatures forecast, Greece remains on high alert while continuing firefighting efforts.