Homes burn in Greece as wildfire sweeps through coastal towns

A wildfire swept through coastal towns near Athens, Greece, destroying at least 20 homes and causing evacuations amid the country's first summer heatwave. Strong winds and temperatures reaching 40°C made it challenging to control the fire, which quickly spread from low vegetation to residential areas. Local residents, firefighters, and other emergency responders worked to contain the blaze as emergency alerts urged residents to evacuate. The incident highlights Greece's efforts to bolster its wildfire response amid increasingly common fires due to long, hot summers and climate change.