Europe continues to grapple with major wildfires as the threat of further heatwaves continues to hang over the continent.
In Greece, a new fire broke out on Monday in the village of Kouvaras, 60 kilometers southeast of Athens, prompting the mobilisaiton of almost 200 firefighters.
Greek fire services announced that the blaze has since been brought under control.
Large parts of central and southern Greece, including the greater Athens area and most of the Aegean Islands, face a high risk of wildfires on Tuesday, according to civil protection forecasts.
Five people, four firefighters and the pilot of a water-dropping helicopter, have lost their…
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