Greece battles wildfires

Greek authorities battling more than 50 blazes warned of more fires today because of strong winds.

Greece battles wildfires

Greek authorities battling more than 50 blazes warned of more fires today because of strong winds.

The largest of yesterday’s fires, fanned by the high winds, was a brush fire on the western island of Zakynthos, which ignited early in the evening. The area is a breeding ground for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle.

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