Greece orders partial evacuation of Athens suburb as wildfire burns
Summary
Greek authorities ordered a partial evacuation in Haidari, a suburb west of Athens, due to a wildfire burning on a nearby mountain. Firefighters are working to contain the fire, which is made worse by strong winds and hot, dry weather linked to climate change in Europe.Key Facts
- The wildfire started on a mountain near Haidari, about 11 kilometers west of Athens.
- More than 105 firefighters and 29 vehicles are involved in fighting the fire.
- Strong winds are preventing many firefighting aircraft from flying, limiting air support to one helicopter.
- The fire began in the Agios Vasilios area of Boeotia on Friday morning.
- Europe is experiencing unusually hot and dry conditions caused by human-driven climate change.
- Europe's average temperature on the day was 24.9°C, which is 3.3°C higher than the 1961–1990 average.
- Smoke and ash from wildfires are creating harmful air pollution, especially dangerous fine particles called PM2.5.
- These particles can cause heart disease, lung cancer, and breathing problems.
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