Wildfires across Europe continue amid extreme weather conditions

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Three lives have also been lost in Europe amid rampant wildfires aggravated by extreme weather conditions.

Our Park Kun-woo reports.

At least three lives have been lost in intensifying wildfires across Europe one each in Spain, Türkiye, and Albania.

And in Greece, consecutive blazes have forced the evacuation of thousands, especially near Patras, the country's third-largest city.

"It looks like doomsday. We can't do anything more. May God help us and help the people here."

About 5-thousand firefighters and around thirty aircraft have been battling flames on both the mainland and islands, including Chios.

Greece has even requested assistance from other European countries and is applying for more aircraft through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

But extreme weather, including strong winds and scorching heat, is hindering efforts.

Heat alerts are in place as temperatures are soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in nearby countries, which are intensifying the wildfires.

In Spain, thousands have been ordered to evacuate, including over 5-thousand in the Castile and Leon regions.

Residents in the country's north have also participated in containing the fire, saying the official response isn't sufficient.

"The fire brigades, with carts and bulldozers it's complicated for them to extinguish the fire because there are several active fires in different towns."

Amid wildfires that have persisted for weeks across Europe, the European Union has provided assistance to fire-hit countries, including non-member states, by sending firefighters, ground crews and aircraft.

And these efforts are expected to continue as the wildfires keep burning, while the extreme summer weather continues.

Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.