18 Bodies Found in Greek City as Wildfires Rage Across Country Amid Heatwave

Greece is facing a major wildfire crisis as dozens of fires have broken out across the country due to hot, dry and windy conditions. The most severe fire is located in the city of Alexandroupolis, where firefighters have been battling the blaze for four days.

On Tuesday, the bodies of 18 people were found in the Avanta area of the city, as hundreds of firefighters worked to contain the fire. This comes after two people died and two firefighters were injured in separate fires in northern and central Greece on Monday.

The situation has been made worse by a new heatwave hitting southern Europe, with France, Italy, Spain and other countries experiencing hot, dry and windy conditions. Scientists have linked these conditions to climate change, and southern European countries are particularly prone to wildfires due to their hot, dry summers.

The Greek government has urged citizens to take extra precautions and avoid the heat. Firefighters are continuing to battle the fires, and authorities are investigating the cause of the Alexandroupolis blaze.