Locals are struggling to save their homes from wildfires on the Greek island of Evia. Read more here:
Climate report: Greek island on fireIt is sad to think that just a few days ago a family lived happily in the burned shell of the house we are now looking around in the village of Limni on Evia Island.
The village was one of the first to be evacuated during a week of devastating fires here. Pablos took his parents to safety and has returned to see what is left of the home they had to flee.Residents battle to save homes from flames
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