Coastguard launches sea rescues as storm-force winds drive fires to beach resorts in Boeotia and West Attica

The Greek coastguard and private boat owners launched emergency sea evacuations at dawn on Saturday after gale-force winds pushed a major wildfire to the coast of Boeotia and West Attica.

Flipped wind directions drove the main fire front into coastal holiday resorts, forcing flames down to the shoreline and cutting off primary escape roads. Initial reports confirm at least three homes sustained severe damage....