Death toll rises as wildfires rage across Greece

Two people have been killed, and six areas put on high alert as uncontrolled wildfires spread across Greece, Report informs, citing BBC.

Thousands of people have been ordered to leave their homes outside Athens as the blaze tore through houses, cars, and businesses.

The firefighter was among the first two people killed by the fires.

The other victim was the president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, Konstantinos Michalos. He was found unconscious in a factory close to where a fire was raging.

A further 20 people have been injured.

Firefighters are battling 154 wildfires across the country.

The Greek government and the European Union have blamed climate change for fires.

Forest fires are also raging in Turkey, Italy, and northern Macedonia.