Unfounded claims that asylum-seekers were responsible for the wildfires in Greece have fueled anti-migrant sentiment online. Speculation grew after 13 Pakistani and Syrian men were accused by locals of trying to start a fire near the Turkish border. However, a government source stated that the evidence against them appeared to be for a campfire. Media misinformation has also contributed to the anti-migrant rhetoric. The wildfires have led to over 14,000 evacuations and the burning of over 60,000 hectares of land. Amnesty International has called on Greece to evacuate those stranded and ensure the rights of refugees and migrants.

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