Czech firefighters assist in battling wildfires in Greece

A new wildfire has erupted near Ptolemaida in northwestern Greece, while Czech firefighters continue to assist in battling fires north of Athens. The Czech Republic has deployed 75 firefighters, 31 vehicles, and nine fire trucks to Greece. The teams are strategically positioned in high-risk areas to ensure rapid response. Strong winds in the area are complicating efforts. Meanwhile, authorities in the Attica Region around Athens, after extinguishing some fires, are assessing damage, marking dangerous buildings, and increasing police patrols due to reports of looting. Wildfires are a common issue in Greece, exacerbated by climate change.