Greece wildfires: At least 74 dead as blaze 'struck like flamethrower'
Media caption "The flames were chasing us into the water" - survivor Survivors of the wildfires that have killed at least 74 people in Greece have described how they were forced into the sea by a blaze that "struck like a flamethrower". "The flames were chasing us all the way to the water," said one victim. Meanwhile, the bodies of 26 adults and children who apparently died hugging each other were found close to the sea. As the search for missing persons continues, a website has been set up to help relatives trace their loved ones. Hundreds of firefighters have been battling the flames, which have been fanned by winds of up to 60mph (100km/h) and have devastated the seaside village of Mati, engulfing homes and vehicles. Image copyright KALOGERIKOS NIKOS Image caption People attempt to escape the wildfires near the seaside village of Mati Mati is located in the Rafina region which is popular with local tourists, especially pensioners and childr...