Wildfires Rage Across Greece, Threatening Homes Near Athens
Wildfires are raging across Greece, with multiple fronts near Porto Germeno and other areas, including west of Athens. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blazes, which have led to evacuations, significant damage, and over 150 homes reportedly burned.
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Greece battles wildfires, including near Athens
Firefighters were battling blazes in over 70 locations across Greece. Strong winds continue to fan the flames, adding to the firefighters' struggles.
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Evacuation orders were issued on Friday for areas west and northwest of Athens, as new wildfires broke out near the Greek capital. Firefighters battled to contain the flames, but winds of around 50 miles per hour hampered efforts by water-bombing aircraft. Meanwhile, fires in other parts of the country were brought under control, although the risk of new outbreaks remains very high.
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Wildfires fanned by heavy winds burned across multiple areas of Greece on Saturday, including near Athens, with large-scale firefighting operations and emergency evacuations underway, while conditions worsened again in parts of Spain and France. Europe has been ravaged by wildfires this summer after a period of successive record-breaking heatwaves and little rain. Villages in France […]
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