ArmInfo. The Armenian Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity and deep sympathy to the people of Greece in connection with the wildfires in this country. "We are deeply saddened by the news of the devastating wildfires that broke out across Greece. We express our solidarity and deep sympathies for the brotherly people of Greece at this troubled times," the Armenian Foreign Ministry said on Twitter.
Greece is enduring its worst heatwave in decades, with temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees in some regions, Euronews reports. "Eighty-one wildfires have been reported around the country in 24 hours from late Monday to late Tuesday." According to the source, residents of Varibobi are counting the losses. Dozens of buildings, cars and shops have been burned or badly damaged. According to the latest data, an area of over 12 thousand hectares has burned out. Experts and authorities call on people living near forests to clear the perimeter of their homes from grass and tree branches. High air temperatures will persist and may lead to new fires.