Greece has seen a slight improvement in its wildfire situation, but officials on Thursday were not declaring the danger over. Firefighters, volunteers and local residents continue to battle numerous blazes across the country.

A number of tourist hotspots in Greece have been deemed 'high risk' as wildfires ravage several countries in Europe, while a heatwave sends temperatures soaring to 40C

Greek officials have evacuated tourists and locals after an intense drought and strong winds helped the spread of massive fires in picturesque Ionian islands

Original article source: New Greece wildfires spark just days after deadly weekend blaze amid prolonged drought Tropical Storm Erin formed in the Atlantic Monday morning, Aug. 11. Erin could become a hurricane by Aug. 13.

A massive wildfire in Achaia near Patras, western Greece, spread to nearby homes and villages, fueled by strong winds in the area.

Europe’s wildfire crisis intensified as blazes across Greece, Spain, France and Portugal forced thousands to from their homes — killing at least six and consuming over 1 million acres amid record heat and worsening climate conditions.

R eality TV star Eva Benetatou (33) is shocked by the forest fires in Greece. During her vacation, she reported to her fans on Instagram about the situation on site. "I don't even know where to start and where to end.

In the current fire season in Greece, over 310 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires. Notably, the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (DAEE) has made fifty arrests so far this year, a sharp increase from fewer than ten in the previous years.

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated travel guidance for people going to Spain, Portugal and Greece. Wildfires have raged across the three countries, which are all very popular destinations with UK holidaymakers.