Lethal Infernos Continue to Ravage Greece and Beyond: Evacuation Orders Issued, Death Toll Rises, and African Countries Left Stranded
Wildfires continue to ravage Greece, with evacuation orders in place for Volos and Lamia. The heatwave has also fueled fires in Italy, Portugal, Croatia, and Corsica, causing widespread devastation.;
Evacuation orders have been issued for areas near Volos and Lamia in Greece as new outbreaks of wildfires continue to threaten the country. Greece is currently facing a severe heatwave, and fires are also raging on the islands of Rhodes, Corfu, and Evia.
Fires in Sicily and Puglia in southern Italy, as well as wildfires in Portugal, Croatia, and Corsica, have also been fueled by high winds and dry vegetation. The fires have caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, resulting in power and water shortages in some areas.
The death toll has reached over 40, with most of the fires now contained. The European Union has pledged support to affected countries, but some individuals in Africa feel that they are being left without international help. The extreme heat wave has also impacted the summer tourism industry, with holiday firms cancelling departures to affected areas.