Firefighters struggle to contain deadly Greek wildfire
Summary
A wildfire in northern Greece near Thessaloniki has killed one man and injured a woman. Over 100 firefighters and multiple aircraft are trying to stop the fire, which is spreading quickly due to dry and windy weather.Key Facts
- A man was found dead near the village of Liti because of the wildfire.
- A woman was injured while trying to put out the flames; she had burns on her hands.
- More than 100 firefighters and at least seven aircraft are involved in fighting the fire.
- The fire created a wall of flames about 5 kilometers (3 miles) long.
- The blaze began around 2:30 pm local time and spread to nearby forests.
- Dry weather and strong winds are making the fire harder to control.
- Residents of Liti were told to evacuate to stay safe.
- The fire endangered the village of Melissochori and damaged several properties.
- Greece often faces wildfires during summer due to heatwaves and droughts.
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