Greece

Out of control wildfires in Greece kill 20, devour forests and homes

By Elena Becatoros, Costas Kantouris, Associated Press

Advancing flames are devouring forests and homes in Greece as wildfires that have killed 20 people are raging.

Bodies of 18 people found in area struck by Greece wildfires amid European heat wave

By Costas Kantouris, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

European Union officials have blamed climate change for the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Europe, noting that 2022 was the second-worst year for wildfire damage on record after 2017.

Wildfires, heat waves deliver blow to southern Europe’s vital tourism industry

By Michael Varaklas, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Mediterranean destinations like Greece, Italy and Spain that have been hit by heat waves and wildfires are now weighing how the crisis will affect the tourism sector fueling much of their economies.

Greece plans tougher penalties for arson following spate of wildfires

By Associated Press

Greece's civil protection minister said that fines for causing fires deliberately or because of negligent behavior would match penalties introduced two years ago for the abuse of animals.

Deadly wildfires rage across the Mediterranean, prompting evacuations and destroying homes

By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

The summer wildfires have struck countries across the region, prompting the European Union to expand its support.

Heat wave fuels wildfires in Greece, forcing more evacuations

By Associated Press

EU officials have blamed climate change for the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires across the European continent, noting that 2022 was the second-worst year for wildfire damage on record after 2017.

Wildfires continue to burn in Greece, forcing more evacuations

By Michael Varaklas, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Heat wave conditions are expected to persist through Thursday.

Greece conducts country’s largest wildfire evacuation as island of Rhodes burns

By Demetris Nellas, Associated Press

Some 19,000 people have been evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes as wildfires continued burning for a sixth day on three fronts, Greek authorities said on Sunday.

Wildfires rage outside Athens as scorching European heat wave continues

By Derek Gatopoulos, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Evacuations from the Greek capital continued for a third day.

Tourists, residents advised to stay inside as second heat wave hits Europe

By Colleen Barry, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Officials are warning residents and tourists packing Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battle wildfires.