Overview

• The wildfire near Xylokastro in the Peloponnese region has resulted in the deaths of two local residents who were volunteering to fight the fire.
• More than 400 firefighters and 20 waterbombing aircraft are engaged in efforts to control the scattered fires that continue to burn.
• Evacuation orders have been issued for several villages, and a major highway that was closed due to the fire has reopened.
• Strong winds and dry conditions, exacerbated by climate change, have fueled the spread of the fire, which began on Sunday.
• Greece has experienced its most dangerous wildfire season in two decades, with over 4,500 wildfires reported this year.