Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island

Two people have died and hundreds were evacuated following twin wildfires on the Greek island of Salamina. Fire officials reported that the two blazes ignited almost simultaneously, prompting a response from approximately 200 firefighters tasked with preventing the fires from converging. The island had been under a high wildfire risk alert at the time of the incident.

Nationwide, the Greek fire department reported a total of 34 wildfires occurring across the country within a 24-hour period. Authorities continue to manage the emergency response as the region faces heightened fire conditions.