143 British Firefighters Headed to Greece as Mega Wildfires Rage
A battalion of 143 PSP firefighters set off this morning to reinforce Greece’s battle against scorching wildfires. The crew has now crossed into Slovakia en route to the crisis zone.
Europe Swelters Under Relentless Heatwave, Fires Ravage Greece
Greece is facing a fiery nightmare for the sixth consecutive day. Blistering wildfires have forced thousands from their homes and destroyed vast forest areas. The European heatwave and drought have turned several countries—including Greece and Turkey—into blazing infernos. Multiple nations have joined forces to aid Greek fire crews in their desperate fight.
Turkish Fires Leave Dead as Blazes Spread Across Europe
- At least eight people have died amid fierce fires in Turkey.
- Villages in northern Evia, Greece’s island northeast of Athens, face evacuation orders as the flames close in.
Despite evacuation orders, many locals bravely stayed behind to defend their homes using water hoses and even tree branches, footage on state TV shows.
Mountains of Smoke and Heroic Efforts to Contain Flames
Hundreds were ferried off Evia island as thick smoke clouds blotted out the sun. Coast guard vessels stood ready to evacuate residents and tourists. Bulldozers carved firebreaks through dense forests to halt the fires’ advance.
The fiery onslaught shows little sign of easing as Europe battles a relentless heatwave and tinder-dry landscapes.
