Greece wildfires under control but strong winds still a threat, say officials

No active front' in Rhodes, Corfu and central Greece blazes as more than 460 firefighters remain on alert

Wildfires that have scorched Greece for more than two weeks are under control, but firefighters remain in key hotspots as strong winds remain a threat, officials have said.

Scattered fire pockets are being extinguished," the fire department said on Saturday, adding that there was no active front" in the three biggest wildfires in Rhodes, Corfu and central Greece that forced thousands of people to flee.