‘It still gives me nightmares’: the firefighters on the frontline as the world burns

As global heating sees a surge in wildfires, we hear from those tackling the blazes, who face injury, death and trauma, often without proper equipment or support

• Current approach to wildfires risks lives and wastes money, say experts
• Read more in the Harmed by heat series

In Greece, fires take up a lot of resources. There isn't enough money to recruit the number of [firefighters] needed or to buy the necessary equipment. Volunteers plug the gaps.