The Greek fire service was called to respond to 24 blazes from 6am to 7pm on Wednesday, as protracted high temperatures and limited if any rainfall in many parts of the country have contributed to tinder-dry conditions.

The Greek fire service was called to respond to 24 blazes from 6am to 7pm on Wednesday, as protracted high temperatures and limited if any rainfall in many parts of the country have contributed to tinder-dry conditions.