Volunteers care for dogs rescued from Greece wildfires

Dog shelters in Greece are reporting an increase in number of animals arriving with burn injuries and signs of "shock" and "tiredness" as a result of wildfires.

devastating fires broke out as country roasted during most intense and protracted heat wave experienced in around 30 years.

In an abandoned quarry in Ans, temporarily donated by local municipality, volunteers have treated hundreds of animals displaced or injured by fires.

As flames spre through woods and residential areas close to capital, some of thousands who evacuated left without ir pets.

Elena Dede, founder of Dogs' Voice rescue group, promptly set up a pop-up shelter.

Here, dozens of volunteers working in shifts make sure y provide eugh food, water, medical attention and exercise for dogs.

Dede said on top of any injuries, traumatic impact of wildfires h left animals "really shocked, really tired".

Many of dogs h suffered burns on ir skin and paws, with 16 animals still needing more serious care, Dede said.

Although Thursday saw a much improved situation of hundreds of active blazes, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned danger was still present following what he called greatest ecological catastrophe Greece in deces.