18 bodies found in Greece as firefighters battle wind-driven wildfires across the country
The bodies of 18 people, believed to be migrants, were found in northeastern Greece near the city of Alexandroupolis, where wildfires have been raging for days. The fires have led to the evacuation of villages and the hospital in the area. The cause of the fires is under investigation, and several people have been arrested or fined for accidentally starting them. European Union officials have blamed climate change for the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Europe. Greece has appealed for help from the EU's civil protection mechanism, and other countries have sent firefighting resources.