1 dead in wildfire in western Greece

ATHENS, June 21 (Xinhua) -- A man lost his life during a wildfire burning in western Greece, Greek Fire Brigade said on Friday. He is the first casualty since the start of the wildfire season in Greece on May 1.

The 54-year-old resident of a village near the city of Pyrgos in Peloponnese peninsula was found by his brother, while villagers were participating in efforts to save their homes and fields from the blaze, according to initial information.