Overview

• A pine forest fire that ignited Tuesday near Corinth prompted evacuation alerts for Agia Kyriaki, Etos Steko and Imeros Pefkos
• Gusty winds and soaring temperatures have driven the blaze across rugged terrain, complicating containment efforts
• Emergency services have deployed over 180 firefighters backed by 15 fixed-wing aircraft and 12 helicopters to tackle the fast-moving flames
• A firefighting helicopter collecting water off the Athens coast crashed into the sea during a separate operation and all three crew members were rescued with non-life-threatening injuries
• Officials warn that rising temperatures and prolonged drought are increasing the frequency and severity of Greece’s summer wildfires