Southern Europe Battles Severe Wildfires Amid Heatwaves

Countries including Greece, Spain, Croatia, and North Macedonia face evacuations and call for international aid as wildfires spread.

High temperatures, strong winds, and drought conditions have fueled wildfires across Southern Europe.
Greece, Spain, and Croatia have evacuated towns and deployed thousands of firefighters and aircraft to combat the blazes.
North Macedonia reported 66 wildfires in 24 hours, prompting calls for NATO and EU assistance.
Firefighters in Croatia described their efforts as the most demanding this season, with over 100 interventions in one day.
Experts link the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires to human-induced climate change.