Global lens: Greece reels from raging wildfires

The blaze that broke out on Tuesday at the foot of the mountain has damaged homes and scorched forested land. Nearby settlements and a migrant camp were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

The situation on Mount Parnitha was critical, Greece's Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias told journalists.

Firefighters were deployed to combat 355 forest blazes across the country between Aug 18 and Tuesday, he said.