A water-dropping plane crashed on the Greek island of Evia, killing both pilots. At least 34 people have died in Algeria in recent days, and five in Italy. Croatia and Portugal are fighting fresh fires
Six municipalities of Rhodes have been declared in a state of emergency by the decision of the Minister of Civil Protection, Vassilis Papageorgiou, due to the fire affecting the island. These are the Municipal Units of Rhodes, Kallithea, Ialyssos, Petaloudon, Afantos, and Archangelos, with a decision issued yesterday.