Sky glows red over ferry evacuating people from Greek island fire – video | World news

The sky over the island of Evia turned red and orange as people boarded an evacuation ferry after days of fires in the area.

Dozens of wildfires have burned in Greece after the longest heatwave in 30 years, which sent temperatures soaring to 45C.

The Greek coastguard said three patrol boats, four navy vessels, one ferry and various tourist, fishing and private boats were on standby to carry out more potential evacuations from villages on the island’s northern tip.