Eighteen burned bodies were discovered on Tuesday in northern Greece, possibly of migrants, in an area affected by wildfires, the fire brigade said, as gale-force winds fanned blazes across the country. The area where wildfires have been burning for days is near the Turkish border. The fire brigade is investigating the possibility that these individuals entered the country illegally.
“Given that there have been no reports of disappearances or missing residents from the surrounding areas, the possibility that these are people who entered the country illegally is being investigated,” the fire brigade said.
The Evros region is a popular route for migrants crossing from Turkey into Greece. The wildfire is still ongoing and has burned over 10,300 hectares, the European Forest Fire Insormation (EFFIS) said.
“Searches throughout the entire area where the fire broke out are ongoing,” the fire brigade said.
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