Firefighters turn corner on Greek fires as risk moves west
But forecast increased the likelihood of new flare-ups
13 August, 16:41Scientists say with heatwaves becoming longer and more intense due to climate change, they lead to out-of-control wildfires that inflict unprecedented material and environmental damage.
Although rain and a drop in temperatures helped firefighters in Greece gain a hold on the active fronts on the island of Evia and the Arcadia region which have burned more than 100,000 hectares, winds forecast this weekend increased the likelihood of new flare-ups, authorities said. The huge multinational force assisting Greece will remain in place, said civil protection spokesman Spyros Georgious. (ANSA-AFP).