Greece struggles to control deadly wildfires

3 months ago

Hundreds of firefighters in Greece struggled to tame major wildfires burning for a sixth day, leaving 20 dead and prompting growing outrage among stricken residents. A dangerous blaze raged for a second day on Mount Parnitha near Athens on Thursday, in the largest forest adjoining the capital, threatening a national park. Fire department spokesman Yiannis Artopios told state television ERT there was