The fires continue to burn in the south Europe and the Mediterranean, with the international press multiplying reports on the extent of disaster. In their article, the New York Times reports that thousands of firefighters are fighting with flames raging in the area for days. Strong winds and choking heat supply lethal fronts to Albania, Greece, Montenegro, Spain and Turkey, where the victims’ report is constantly increasing.
Since Friday (08.08.2025), unusually high temperatures dry the vegetation and converting large areas of southern Europe into real gunpowder warehouses. On Wednesday, authorities of several countries confirmed the deaths of at least four more people, beyond the two who had lost their lives in the previous days. Dozens of people, including several firefighters, have been injured by the fire.
In Greece, nearly 5,000 firefighters, 62 aerial means and several port boats have been mobilized. Fire Department spokesman Vassilis Vathrakogiannis warned that the day would be “very difficult”, especially on the tourist island of Chios, where it has been divided into two fronts threatening residential areas. The situation remains alarming in Preveza, on the west coast, as well as in Patras, in the northern part of the Peloponnese.
In Spain, at least 14 active fires were recorded on Wednesday. Ecological transition Minister Sara Aagesen said more than 1,000 troops were involved in operations. A 35 -year -old volunteer lost his life in the area of Kastillis and Leon, where seven more people were seriously injured and more than 8,000 residents were removed. Fifteen injured were also reported in Galicia.
Turkey is also severely affected: 1,800 rescuers and 19 aerial means are trying to extinguish a fire in the coastal town of Tsanakkale. A man was killed when a fire truck was overturned. In Montenegro, an army sergeant lost his life and another was seriously injured in overthrowing aquifer. In Albania, authorities refer to at least one fire -related death.