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Athens, Greece

Associated Press News on MSN · 3d

Wildfire prompts evacuations near Athens as summer’s first heat wave hits Greece

A large wildfire has broken out south of Athens, forcing evacuations and road closures near the ancient Temple of Poseidon.

The Independent on MSN · 4d

Evacuations near Athens as another wildfire hits Greece during heat wave

Wildfires are frequent in Greece during its hot, dry summers. In 2018, a massive fire swept through the seaside town of Mati, east of Athens, trapping people in their homes and on roads as they tried to flee. More than 100 died, including some who drowned trying to swim away from the flames.

The Washington Post · 1d

Severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks

Major heat waves have pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius or 104 degrees Fahrenheit in southern European countries including Italy, Spain and Greece

Chios, Greece and Wildfires

Reuters on MSN · 6d

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires on Greece's Chios island for third day

Firefighters battled for a third day to contain wildfires on the Greek island of Chios that have torn through swathes of forest and farmland and forced hundreds of villagers to evacuate, after it declared a state of emergency.

U.S. News & World Report · 7d

Firefighters Battle Wildfires on Greece's Chios Island for Second Day

ATHENS (Reuters) -Dozens of firefighters battled to tame wildfires fanned by strong winds on the Greek island of Chios in the northeastern Aegean Sea for a second day on Monday as authorities evacuated more villages.

Daily Journal · 9h

Rescuers evacuate 50,000 as Turkey battles wildfires

Rescuers in Turkey have evacuated more than 50,000 people, mostly from the western province of Izmir, as firefighters battled a string of wildfires, the AFAD disaster agency said Monday.

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Homes burn in Greece as wildfire sweeps through coastal towns

A large wildfire swept through the coastal towns of Palaia Fokaia and Thymari 40 km (25 miles) southeast of Athens, ...

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Greece battles wildfire in coastal town near capital

By Stamos Prousalis and Angeliki Koutantou PALAIA FOKAIA, Greece, June 26 (Reuters) - Greek firefighters on Thursday battled ...

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Three days of burning: Greece arrests woman suspected of starting wildfire with discarded cigarette

The Georgian was charged with unintentional arson, two fire brigade officials told Reuters on condition anonymity. Witnesses ...

Wildfire near Athens forces evacuation of hundreds as heatwaves grips Greece

A wildfire that broke out near the southeast of Athens, has forced the evacuation of at least five towns and high ...

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Helicopters drop water as wildfires burn in Greece

Greek firefighters on Thursday (June 26) battled a wildfire that burned residences and holiday houses near the coastal town ...

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Housekeeper Arrested Over Wildfire That Scorched Greek Island

She’d been smoking,” a Greek official said of a Georgian woman who was arrested after a blaze tore through 11,000 acres of Chios this week.

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Is it safe to travel to Greece amid wildfires on the island of Chios?

There has been no disruption to flights due to the wildfires. Chios Island National Airport operates a small number of ...

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