Three Greek Firefighters Killed as Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe

Three Greek firefighters died while battling wildfires on the island of Crete and in southern mainland Greece, the Greek fire department reported. The deaths occurred as extreme heat and strong winds made the blazes harder to control. Repeated heatwaves and fierce winds have alarmed experts, who warn that wildfires are becoming more difficult to extinguish. The fires stretch from the Atlantic coast to the eastern Mediterranean and from the Scottish Highlands to southern Spain. Many have burned out of control near towns and cities, raising concerns among officials.