Temperatures continue to reach 40 degrees this week
Officials say the worst of the wildfires are now over in the Peloponnese region of Greece.
Temperatures continue to hit 40 degrees this week.
Firefighters from across the globe have been helping local teams tackle the flames.
In recent days, the entire Northern part of the the Greek Island, Evia was completely destroyed by wildfires.
With residents evacuating, as homes & businesses were destroyed.
A new fire near ancient Olympia forced the evacuation of at least 20 villages in Greece.
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Greece has had 500+ fires in a week after record heat.
The biggest on island Evia destroyed 1,000+ homes and killed hundreds of animals, say officials: "The entire ecosystem is destroyed." pic.twitter.com/T1bknz2y8N
Greek officials say climate change is to blame for the fires, which started during a heatwave where temperatures reached 45 degrees Celsius.
Wildfire tactical adviser with South Wales Fire and Rescue, Craig Hope, says it's not over yet for his Greek counterparts:
