# Greece: Blazes continue to spread across the country

https://mins.news/en/item/11958

- France 24, 2026-08-02 08:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/greece-blazes-continue-to-spread-across-the-country

> Wildfires continue to spread across Greece as the country endures a sweltering summer. The effects of human-made climate change are being felt throughout Europe, with record heat-related deaths reported in Austria, Britain, France and Germany. Exceptionally dry, highly flammable conditions are also fuelling historic fires in Spain, France and elsewhere. Charlotte Hughes examines the situation in Greece.

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