EU - Worst Fires in Decades: people urged to flee, but fires disrupt transport services: euronews (in English)

Published on 23 Jul 2018

Greece is calling for international help as the worst forest fires in decades sweep through the country.

The government says more than 20 people have been killed and more than a hundred are injured forcing both residents and tourists alike to flee to safety.

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the double threat of strong winds and soaring temperatures.