Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland near a seaside resort in southern Greece, authorities said. The fire service said about 350 firefighters, assisted by eight water-dropping aircraft, managed to bring the blaze near ...

Greek authorities say two people have died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland above a seaside resort in southern Greece.

A major wildfire in southern Greece near Xylokastro has resulted in two deaths and the evacuation of several villages. Strong winds and dry conditions fueled the blaze. Over 350 firefighters and eight aircraft worked to control the fire,

ATHENS (Reuters) -Two people were found dead in a wildfire which, fanned by strong winds, raged uncontrolled near a rugged mountainous area in the central Greek region of Corinth on Monday, Greek authorities said.

Greek authorities say two people have died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland above a seaside resort in southern Greece

A deadly wildfire fanned by strong winds has claimed two lives in Corinth, central Greece. Hundreds of firefighters and aircraft have been deployed to control the blaze, which began near Xylokastro. The identification of the victims is pending lab tests.

A wildfire fanned by strong winds tore across a rugged mountainous area in the Corinth region of central Greece. Several villages were evacuated overnight.Two men were killed in a wildfire in a mountainous area in central Greece near Corinth,