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Firefighters searching a wildfire-stricken area near the village of Liti, northwest of Thessaloniki, recovered a second body from inside a damaged house on Tuesday as emergency crews continued searching for a missing 12-year-old boy.

The body, whose identity has not yet been established, was found trapped beneath collapsed debris inside the residence.

The discovery followed the earlier recovery of the body of a 66-year-old man in a nearby forest area bordering the settlement. Authorities identified him as the father of the missing boy, who remained unaccounted for late Tuesday as firefighting and search operations continued.

Firefighters also rescued his 40-year-old wife with burn injuries from the same property.

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According to MEGA, the family became trapped as the fire spread with alarming speed amid high temperatures and strong winds. Their home was located outside the village and close to a forested area. Firefighters battled the flames for hours under extremely difficult conditions.

According to the Fire Service, 105 firefighters, 32 fire engines, and three specialized forest-fire units were deployed. Before sunset, 10 firefighting aircraft and three helicopters also joined the operation, providing aerial support.

Authorities ordered precautionary evacuations in nearby communities as firefighters battled multiple wildfire fronts across Greece under extreme fire danger conditions.

The wildfire no longer has an active front. However, firefighting crews remained on scene throughout the night, continuing efforts to fully extinguish the fire and secure the area.