Greece Records 2,700 Wildfires This Season, 500 in August Alone, Minister Says

Greece has recorded 2,700 wildfires since the start of the fire season, with more than 500 breaking out in August alone, Civil Protection Minister Evangelos Tournas has said. Fire crews remain deployed in 11 areas previously hit by wildfires, as the risk of flare-ups remains elevated, Mr. Tournas said. Addressing weather conditions expected over the next 24 hours, he said firefighting forces had been repositioned to allow aircraft to take off from airports with lower wind intensity. Mr. Tour...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA