Nearly 50 Dead as Two Wildfires Burn Near Athens

(RAFINA, Greece) — Twin wildfires raging through popular seaside areas near the Greek capital have torched homes, cars and forests and killed at least 49 people, authorities said Tuesday, raising the death toll after rescue crews reported finding the bodies of more than 20 people huddled together near a beach.

Many people headed to beaches and the coastline to escape, fleeing flames and choking smoke.