Israel was faced with a major heatwave on Saturday that was expected to continue into Sunday as well.
The wildfires have all but destroyed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui.
Officials have warned that search teams with cadaver dogs could still find more dead from the fire that torched 1,000 buildings and left thousands homeless.
An inferno, which started earlier this week, ravaged the historic resort town of Lahaina that was once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
More than 20,000 tourists and locals were forced to flee homes and seaside hotels.
Syria has been hit hard by wildfires this month, supercharged by strong winds and searing temperatures.
On the island of Rhodes, wildfires have died down after scorching about 10% of the island's acreage.
The source of the fire will be investigated later on. There is no concern of dangerous materials leaking at the site.
Representatives from Greece, Italy, and Turkey, as well as from the United States, come together to share their experiences and know-how in dealing with wildfires and climate change challenges.
Some 20,000 people had to leave homes and hotels in Rhodes over the weekend.
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