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Greece struggles to control the European Union’s largest-ever wildfire and other blazes
1 year, 4 months ago

Greece struggles to control the European Union’s largest-ever wildfire and other blazes

LA Times  

A wildfire burns a forest near the town of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece on Wednesday. Firefighters struggled Thursday against strong winds and hot, dry conditions to tame multiple wildfires ravaging Greece, including one in the country’s northeast that officials say is the largest ever recorded in the European Union. With more than 282 square miles burned, the combined blazes “are …

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A wildfire is raging out of control on the Greek island of Rhodes, forcing tourist evacuations
1 year, 5 months ago

A wildfire is raging out of control on the Greek island of Rhodes, forcing tourist evacuations

The Independent  

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2,000 people including tourists evacuated as a wildfire rages on the Greek island of Rhodes
1 year, 5 months ago

2,000 people including tourists evacuated as a wildfire rages on the Greek island of Rhodes

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — A large wildfire burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for a fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations, including two seaside resorts. About 2,000 people, including tourists, were evacuated by sea, fire department spokesman Yannis Artopios said Saturday evening. Artopios said that more than 200 firefighters and 40 fire engines were …

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Heatwaves set more records across Europe, Asia and US
1 year, 5 months ago

Heatwaves set more records across Europe, Asia and US

Al Jazeera  

Residents across the globe grapple with scorching temperatures, deadly wildfires and health warnings. Extreme heat was forecast across the globe on Wednesday as firefighters battled blazes in parts of Greece and the Canary Islands while authorities from California to China warned of the health dangers brought by searing temperatures, urging people to drink water and shelter from the sun. The …

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Photos: Hundreds evacuated as wildfire spreads near Athens
2 years, 5 months ago

Photos: Hundreds evacuated as wildfire spreads near Athens

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes as a wildfire threatened mountainside suburbs northeast of Greece’s capital, Athens. The Hellenic Fire Service said on Tuesday 15 planes and nine helicopters were involved in the firefighting effort on the slopes of Mount Penteli, 25km northeast of Athens, before being grounded at nightfall. Greece has been spared the heatwave conditions …

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Wildfire Rages Near Athens, Damaging Homes
2 years, 7 months ago

Wildfire Rages Near Athens, Damaging Homes

News 18  

A wildfire raged out of control on the outskirts of Athens on Saturday, damaging houses and cars, the Fire Department said. Fanned by strong winds, the blaze quickly spread across the slopes of Mount Hymettus which overlooks the Greek capital, sending thick clouds of smoke over the southern suburbs. “Due to the intense north winds the fire quickly spread and …