Greece Wildfires Persist Amid Tragedy | Toronto News

Greece braces for more wildfires as firefighting planes return to the skies after winds died down, but ground crews battle blazes near Athens that have claimed five lives amid a deadly heatwave. With over 12,000 hectares already scorched and climate change cited as a growing threat, officials warn even a breeze could reignite hidden embers. The tragedy deepens after a fatal helicopter collision killed two pilots and grounded all similar aircraft — leaving firefighters racing against time and rising temperatures to protect lives and land. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/222713699957afbb