Outside the Greek port city of Patras, firefighters struggled to protect homes and agricultural facilities as flames tore through pine forests and olive groves.

Firefighters are battling several wildfires in Greece as a scorching heatwave wreaks havoc across southern Europe. In the past 24 hours alone, more than 152 new fires have broken out across Greece - and thousands of people have been evacuated. Around 4,850 firefighters are engaged in a multi-front battle to contain the flames.

Wildfires fueled by arson, heatwaves, and high winds are devastating Southern Europe, prompting mass evacuations and significant financial damage. Fires in Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Albania have led to fatalities and severe losses,