<br /> <p>Wildfires raged across Greece, killing at least 50 people and injuring more than 100, firefighters said on Tuesday, July 24</a>.</p><p>Most of the victims were reportedly trapped in the seaside resort town of Mati, 25 miles northeast of Athens, and died either in their homes or their cars.</p><p>Late Monday night, July 23, rescue teams searched for</a> 10 tourists who reportedly fled the fire on a boat from Mati.</p><p>The country’s Civil Protection Agency said</a> Greece would call on the EU for assistance to battle the fires.</p><p>Greek Fire Service officials told</a> residents in affected areas to comply with evacuation orders.</p><p>This video was taken by an eyewitness in the beach town of Kineta, about 30 miles west of Athens, where a wildfire broke out, forcing local villagers to evacuate</a>. Credit: @alexiskas via Storyful</p><br />
