At least eight people were injured and dozens hospitalised after a wildfire broke out in western Greece on Saturday, forcing the authorities to evacuate several villages.
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The attempt of the government to blame arson for the fires should be taken as a warning.
Even his commitment that all forest land burnt will be earmarked for re-foresting cannot be believed.
Firefighters said it was a difficult blaze to control on an island of rolling hills with little visibility.
August 8, 2021 Some of the worst fires in the country have burned on Evia, the second largest island in Greece and a major hub for tourism.