Wildfires rage in Greece as extreme heat persists

Firefighters warn of a "difficult day" ahead, with temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday.

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Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday, as firefighters focus their efforts on two major fires on the islands of Kythira and Evia.

Fire brigade spokesman Vasilios Vathrakoyannis said the situation had improved after an "all night battle", but warned that the risk of new fires on Sunday remained "extremely dangerous".

Meanwhile, neighbouring Turkey has recorded its highest ever temperature as fires raged in several regions.

Greece's climate crisis and civil protection minister Giannis Kefalogiannis previously said: "We have injured firefighters, human lives were put at risk, properties have been burned, and forest areas have been destroyed."