A fast-moving wildfire near Greece’s Thessaloniki sparks evacuations as smoke blankets suburbs
Summary
A fast wildfire started near Thessaloniki, Greece’s second biggest city, on Saturday evening. Authorities asked people in three nearby suburbs to leave as fire burned businesses and smoke covered parts of the city.Key Facts
- The fire began around 8:30 p.m. local time in a mountainous area north of Thessaloniki.
- It spread quickly from the hills to the plains, mainly burning brush and some businesses.
- People in Anthoupoli, Filothei, and Galini suburbs were told to evacuate by text message.
- Flames and explosions were visible and audible from Thessaloniki due to burning flammable materials.
- About 115 firefighters, 38 fire trucks, and some volunteers are fighting the fire.
- Firefighting planes were used briefly but had to stop as it got dark.
- Strong winds are making it harder to control the fire.
- Other small fires were reported near Thessaloniki, including in Halkidiki and Kilkis areas.
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