Wildfires reached the outskirts of Athens on Thursday as strong gusts of wind caused flare-ups around Greece, disrupting highway traffic and rail services. The fires have raged across parts of the country during three successive Mediterranean heat waves over two weeks, leaving
Greece’s ongoing struggle against more than 50 wildfires raging has claimed the lives of two pilots when a firefighting aircraft crashed. The pilots have been named Commander Christos Moulas, 34, and his co-pilot, 27-year-old Periclis Stefanidis, both of the Greek Hellenic Air
Two pilots aboard a Greek air force water-dropping plane were killed after the plane crashed while diving into a wildfire in southern Greece on Tuesday, according to reports. Christos Moulas, 34, and Periklis Stefanidis, 27, were sent to douse scrub fires near
Britons forced to evactuate Rhodes have praised Greek families for opening their homes and helping out during the difficult times. Holidaymakers saw their getaways turn to disasters as the idyllic island has been savaged by wildfires. But locals have been supporting tourists
An aircraft involved in firefighting efforts in Greece has crashed, according to the fire department. According to ERT, the event occurred over the village of Karystos on the island of Evia, near Athens. At the same time, thousands of Britons have been
At least 34 people have been killed and thousands have had to evacuate as wildfires rip through Algeria, according to the country’s interior minister. On Monday a total of 97 wildfires were recorded across 16 provinces, incinerating forest, crops, and farmland. According
Wildfires raged across Algeria killing 15 people and injuring 26 others, state media reported Monday. APS news agency quoted the Interior Ministry as saying that at least 1,500 people were evacuated but did not provide details. Wildfires, some spread by strong winds,
As wildfires continue to ravage the picturesque Greek island of Rhodes, panic and chaos have gripped the region as thousands of British holidaymakers attempted to escape the infernos last night. Terrifying scenes unfolded as families abandoned their belongings and raced to safety
Wildfires have broken out on a second Greek island hours after nearly 20,000 people were evacuated, footage has appeared to show. A huge fire across the horizon has been filmed from the island of Corfu, more than 500 miles northwest of Rhodes,
Nearly 20,000 people have been evacuated from a Greek island as wildfires continue raging for the sixth day. Travel agencies in Europe have canceled flights to Rhodes as of Sunday as thousands of residents and vacationers flee the island to avoid the