Greek Citizen's Protection Ministry

Wildfire rages near seaside town in central Greece, two bodies recovered

A wildfire fanned by strong winds raged uncontrolled on a rugged mountainous area in the central Greek region of Corinthia early on Monday, the fire brigade said.

Hundreds of firefighters assisted by nine aircraft battled the blaze which broke out on Sunday near the seaside town of Xylokastro on the Peloponnese peninsula, some 120 km (75 miles) west of Athens.