Wildfires ravage Greece amid strong winds

Multiple wildfires swept across Greece on Friday, breaking out amid powerful seasonal winds that fueled blazes in several regions. The fires prompted mass evacuations, inflicted heavy property damage, and left at least one person dead in Attica, according to local authorities.

The most severe blaze was reported in Keratea, about 35 kilometers southeast of central Athens. Authorities issued multiple emergency alerts and ordered the evacuation of nearby settlements, including parts of the coastal resort area of Palea Fokea. Fires were also reported in other parts of Greece.