Greek firefighters rescued a group of 25 migrants who were trapped in a forest in northeastern Greece as a massive wildfire approached. The fire has been burning for two weeks and has already claimed the lives of 20 people, many of whom are believed to be migrants.
The firefighters responded quickly and were able to safely evacuate the migrants. No injuries were reported.
The wildfire has destroyed homes and vast swaths of woodland, scorching an area of over 81,000 hectares (200,000 acres). Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes, and the situation remains critical.
Greece has requested assistance from other European countries, and firefighters from France, Germany, Spain, Cyprus, Romania, Albania, Serbia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic have been sent to help.
The wildfire is a reminder of the challenges facing Greece, which is struggling to cope with the effects of climate change. The country has experienced a summer of wildfires, and the Evros fire is the largest and most destructive of them all.
The international response to the fire is a sign of solidarity with Greece, and it is hoped that the firefighters will be able to bring it under control soon.
(With inputs from agencies)
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