Athens Wildfires: Thousands of residents and tourists are fleeing as massive wildfires rip across the Greek countryside near Athens, torching homes and farmland. Officials report at least 800 people evacuated from villages and coastal areas as firefighters battle towering flames driven by high winds and extreme heat. Emergency services warn the situation remains volatile, with more evacuations likely as the fires advance.
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Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations
Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday resorts.
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A fierce wildfire driven by gale-force winds has torn through southern Crete, forcing the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from homes and hotels. Sky News
Greek firefighters battle wildfire on Chios for third day as authorities probe arson
Emergency services have issued evacuation orders for villages and settlements in the area since Sunday, when fires broke out near the island’s main town.
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Greece: Firefighters continue to battle Chios wildfire as evacuations expand
Greek authorities have issued new evacuation orders on the island of Chios as firefighters continue battling a major wildfire near the main town for a second day.
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Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete
A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of..
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The blaze has been raging since Wednesday and fire crews say the conditions are creating new flare-ups, making containment efforts extremely difficult. BBC News
Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday... euronews