Europe wildfires: latest developments

Two people lost their lives when wildfires erupted on the Greek island of Salamis, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of beachgoers and residents. The Greek fire department reported the incidents, with military helicopters and ground tractors aiding firefighting efforts. Meanwhile, Belgium confronted its largest modern wildfire in its east, originating in a nature reserve and spreading rapidly from an unknown cause.

The blaze expanded from 80 hectares (200 acres) on Friday to nearly 3,000 hectares on Sunday, with no reported fatalities. Croatian authorities arrested four individuals suspected of igniting wildfires along Croatia's Adriatic coast, stemming from a series of blazes fueled by drought and heat. In France, a fire in the Landes region, which had scorched 1,700 hectares, was stabilized after three days of combined ground and aerial operations.

Locals attributed the improved situation to lower temperatures and higher humidity, but around 650 people had to evacuate due to the blaze, though they were not yet permitted to return home.