At least six people killed in forest fires in Greece – Economy

The TV station Ert also reported, citing the rescue services of two other victims who died on the way to the hospital.

According to the rescuers are also about 25 wounded in the hospitals. Among them were eight seriously wounded, he said.

On the night of Tuesday, the authorities began with the evacuation of coastal areas between Mati and Rafina. Because of the approach of the flames, many people had fled to the beaches.

The port police said they found two Danish tourists on the sea near Rafina. They belonged to a group of six tourists who fled by boat. A search was launched for the rest of the tourists

. Due to the forest fires, the state of emergency had been declared in the region around the Greek capital. According to the fire department, Athens has sought the help of other EU states in the fight against flames.

Forest fires are not uncommon during the hot summer months in Greece. In 2007, 77 people were killed.