Wildfire evacuation warning issued in northern Greece after father and son die in separate blaze

Authorities have issued an evacuation warning for two villages in central Greece as over 135 firefighters and 25 aircraft battle a wildfire. This comes after a separate forest fire in northern Greece on Tuesday killed a father and his 12-year-old son, with the boy's mother being treated for burns. The current wildfire is burning through forest and agricultural land in the Fthiotida region. Three other wildfires that broke out on Wednesday in Halkidiki, Salamina, and southern Greece were quickly contained. Greece, which experiences frequent wildfires during its hot summers, is also implementing new satellite technology to monitor for fires exacerbated by climate change.

A deadly wildfire is raging near Thessaloniki, Greece, prompting evacuations and claiming one life. Over 100 firefighters, supported by dozens of fire engines and seven aircraft, are battling the out-of-control blaze that broke out Tuesday afternoon. A man was found dead in a charred area near Liti, and a woman sustained burns while attempting to fight the flames. Hot and windy conditions are exacerbating the situation, with the fire spreading towards the village of Melissochori and damaging some properties. The cause of the fire, which occurred during a high wildfire risk warning due to dry conditions and high winds, remains undetermined.