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

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.

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.

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.

And the emissions and damage from the fires aren't over yet. Greece and much of the Mediterranean are still experiencing a severe heat wave, a major driver of wildfires. "Our data also shows that ...

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.