Greece, Turkey, and parts of Southern Europe are battling massive wildfires as the region experiences a significant heatwave.

Firefighters warn of a "difficult day" ahead, with temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday.

Homes have been destroyed and people are being evacuated near the Greek capital Athens as hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires burning just a few miles from the city.

Europe is witnessing a sharp surge in wildfires in 2025, with record-breaking blazes scorching over 227,000 hectares of land.

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European Union countries, including the Czech Republic and Italy, are sending aircrafts and firefighters to help.

The situation has improved in most of the areas affected by the wildfires  on Sunday morning, following an all-night battle by firefighters, v ...

Wildfires that have engulfed Turkey for weeks threatened the country’s fourth-largest city early Sunday, causing more than ...

Firefighters are battling several blazes, with officials warning that extreme heat will pose a risk of more in the coming days.

Greece battled wildfires that have ravaged homes and prompted evacuations for a second day on Sunday, with the help of Czech ...