Mediterranean fires still burning

**Firefighters in several parts of the the Mediterranean are still fighting wildfires which began days ago and have left eight dead.**Thousands of acres of woodland in Spain, France, Greece and Sardinia were destroyed by fires fuelled by high temperatures and strong winds.

In Spain, where six firefighters died, two major fires were still burning, but seven were under control, reports said.

In Greece, officials were still on alert as temperatures rose over 40C.

In the Spanish region of Aragon, where planes and helicopters have been dropping water on the blazes, latest reports say air temperatures are falling.

Arson suspicions

In the southern province of Almeria, the fires were under control, but more than 10 villages were without water and electricity.

More than 15 people suspected of starting blazes are reported to have been arrested in Spain.

In central Greece and southern Italy firefighters are working to contain blazes that caused the evacuation of hundreds of people.

On the French island of Corsica, another major fire is still burning.

The authorities believe some of the fires were deliberately lit.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of arson.

Temperatures in southern Europe are expected to remain very high and firefighters are watching for new outbreaks.

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