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Forest Fires Rage Across Greece Amid Heatwave

Forest fires have broken out in several regions of Greece, including near Athens, amid a severe heatwave. In the Corinthia region, wildfires forced evacuations, with two people detained for allegedly starting the blaze. A helicopter fighting the fire in Aspropyrgos crashed into the sea, but the pilots were unharmed. Authorities have called for public help in firefighting efforts. A yellow alert has been issued nationwide as temperatures exceed 40°C, with fires also affecting other Balkan countries.

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