Uncontainable Wildfire in Greece’s Evros Region Declared Largest in EU History

The ongoing wildfire near the northeastern Greek region of Evros is said to be uncontrollable, according to a statement by deputy governor Dimitris Petrovich to national broadcaster ERT on Sunday.

600 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft struggle to control Greek wildfires A massive blaze in the regions of Evros and Alexandroupolis, believed to have caused the deaths of 20 people, was burning for a ninth day. Additional major wildfires have been reported on the outskirts of Athens and on the Aegean island of Andros.