Dozens killed in Greece wildfires
More than 70 people have been killed in wildfires that have wreacked havoc near the Greek capital Athens.
They are being described as the worst to hit the country in more than a decade.
Ro Aram has the details.
The flames swept through the resort town of Mati at a rapid pace from Monday night, local time.
The devastation became apparent on Tuesday morning, with houses and vehicles charred to a crisp.
The death toll has now hit at least 74, with nearly 190 others injured.
Survivors have compared the ordeal to the deadly volcanic eruption that destroyed the city of Pompeii.
The bodies of 26 adults and children, who apparently died hugging each other, were found close to the sea - a scene reminiscent of the Pompeii disaster.
Residents described how everyone was heading for the water.
"I took my baby and ran towards the sea, and my wife I didn't know what happened, I think she burned herself here."
"The fire was chasing after us, whoever managed to leave in time, did so. The person who was right behind me when I drove to the main road did not make it, the fire took him and melted him."
"We ran and headed toward the sea. We fell into the sea and tried to distance ourselves, to get away from the carbon monoxide. We went as far in as we could.
A search operation to find more survivors is underway, but officials fear the death toll could rise.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sent his condolences and declared a state of emergency and three days of national mourning.
Meanwhile, the Greek government has approved 23 million U.S. dollars for fire relief.
Some of Greece's European neighbors have also offered assistance to try and contain the rapidly spreading flames.
Ro Aram, Arirang News.
They are being described as the worst to hit the country in more than a decade.
Ro Aram has the details.
The flames swept through the resort town of Mati at a rapid pace from Monday night, local time.
The devastation became apparent on Tuesday morning, with houses and vehicles charred to a crisp.
The death toll has now hit at least 74, with nearly 190 others injured.
Survivors have compared the ordeal to the deadly volcanic eruption that destroyed the city of Pompeii.
The bodies of 26 adults and children, who apparently died hugging each other, were found close to the sea - a scene reminiscent of the Pompeii disaster.
Residents described how everyone was heading for the water.
"I took my baby and ran towards the sea, and my wife I didn't know what happened, I think she burned herself here."
"The fire was chasing after us, whoever managed to leave in time, did so. The person who was right behind me when I drove to the main road did not make it, the fire took him and melted him."
"We ran and headed toward the sea. We fell into the sea and tried to distance ourselves, to get away from the carbon monoxide. We went as far in as we could.
A search operation to find more survivors is underway, but officials fear the death toll could rise.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sent his condolences and declared a state of emergency and three days of national mourning.
Meanwhile, the Greek government has approved 23 million U.S. dollars for fire relief.
Some of Greece's European neighbors have also offered assistance to try and contain the rapidly spreading flames.
Ro Aram, Arirang News.