Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Greece | Bermuda News

A wildfire is raging through northern Greece’s Halkidiki region, forcing mass evacuations as flames fueled by fierce winds devour homes and trees near popular beaches. Over 300 people were rescued by boat from the seaside village of Siviri, with residents and tourists scrambling onto fishing vessels to escape. More than 140 firefighters, backed by nine aircraft and seven helicopters, battle the blaze while one firefighter was injured. The disaster unfolds amid a continent-wide heatwave that has dried vegetation across Europe, sparking similar fires in Spain and France. Emergency crews remain on high alert as they work to contain the fire and assess the damage. 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/d03f0c9d613db78d