Greek firefighter killed battling wildfire; Greece sees record fire season, sixth death this year.

A 55-year-old Greek firefighter died while battling a wildfire near Thessaloniki, marking the sixth wildfire-related death in Greece this year. The country has faced over 4,500 wildfires, affecting more than 14,300 acres of forestland, in what officials describe as one of the most challenging seasons in 40 years. Despite the typical wildfire season ending October 31, high temperatures have led to ongoing fires in November.

November 10, 2024
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