Watch as Greek firefighters attempt to extinguish the raging wildfires near Athens.
The country is currently grappling with its earliest heatwave on record which has already had devastating effects. Officials have ordered the evacuation of eight localities near Athens as multiple fires ignite in the region of Attica, a hotspot for British holidaymakers.
Another message from TUI added: 'We are currently on standby and awaiting information from civil protection. Please liaise with your hotel reception teams who are in touch with local authorities to get advice on the next steps.” On Kos, the Hellenic Fire Service reported deploying 20 firefighters, a helicopter, and several volunteers to combat a brush fire in the island's centre. Greece’s Prime Minister said: 'It is a summer which is expected to be particularly dangerous ...
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