Widespread evacuations in Greece as second wave of wildfires sparked by 41C heat and gale-force winds claims a second life

A series of ferocious wildfires that are continuing to wreak havoc across Greece have triggered mass evacuations from tourist hotspots across the nation.

Firefighters are desperately trying to douse the flames with water but the blaze is raging though northeastern Greece and close to the capital of Athens.

The wildfires, which were sparked by a dangerous mix of 41C heat and gale-force winds four days ago, have killed two people and destroyed dozens of homes across the country.

The blazes are…