Numerous wildfires put strain on Zakynthos

Wildfires continued to rage on Zakynthos on Monday as suspicions grew regarding arson being the cause of some of an estimated 80 outbreaks of fires on the Ionian island over the last few days. "Such a high number of fires on one island in such a small period of time cannot be a coincidence," said Zakynthos Mayor Pavlos Kolokostas.

On Monday, almost 200 firefighters, backed by 57 fire engines and three water-dropping airplanes, were trying to put out a large blaze on the northern side of the island, near the village of Maries. The front was several kilometers long, posing a tough challenge for authorities.

The fire service said that it was also tackling blazes in six other areas of the island. Two had been burning since Friday.

It was also announced that a team had arrived on the island to investigate the cause of the fires. The fire service said that the...