Europe wildfires: 2 dead, 500 evacuated as twin blazes hit Greek island near Athens

Two wildfires on the Greek island of Salamina, near Athens, resulted in two fatalities and forced the evacuation of around 500 people. The blazes erupted at 2.40pm in Peristeria, in the south of the island, and 20 minutes later in Selinia, in the east. Firefighters battled the flames with the support of 50 fire engines, aircraft, water tankers, and construction machinery. About 37,000 residents, many of whom are elderly, were evacuated by sea, and five individuals required medical attention for burns or smoke inhalation.