Wildfires Ravage Greece and France, Forcing Mass Evacuations Amidst Extreme Heat
Wildfires Ravage Greece and France, Forcing Mass Evacuations Amidst Extreme Heat Emergency services are battling widespread wildfires across Greece and southern France, with thousands evacuated as intense blazes continue to spread amidst soaring temperatures and strong winds. In Greece, a major wildfire tore through a northern suburb of Athens on Saturday, prompting urgent evacuation orders for residents of Kryoneri, located 20km north-east of the capital. Reports indicate significant damage to homes as 145 firefighters, supported by aircraft, work tirelessly to…