62 forest fires broke out in 24 hours
Firefighters operate during a wildfire in Vati village, on Rhodes island, Greece, 26 July 2023. [Lefteris Damianidis/EPA]
A total of 62 forest fires broke out in a 24-hour period that lasted until Monday evening, with most being immediately dealt with at their initial stage, according to a statement by the Fire Service.
The Fire Service is also urging people to be particularly careful and, in case of fire, for their own safety to follow the instructions of the competent authorities.
