Greece and Turkey Battle Widespread Wildfires Amidst Extreme Heat

Southern Europe is experiencing widespread wildfires due to soaring temperatures, with dozens burning across Greece and Turkey. Greece has issued evacuation orders for several towns, including one near Athens, where a fire was largely contained but remained a risk. The country's fire service stated they would be overwhelmed if multiple large fires occurred simultaneously, with significant blazes continuing on the tourist island of Kythira and in Messinia. Turkey is also battling numerous fires and remains on high alert. Experts link the increasing frequency and intensity of these fires to climate change, posing a challenge for Greece's tourism sector.