Greece battles raging wildfires as flames appear to ease in France
Summary
Greece is fighting severe wildfires near Athens, with hundreds of people evacuated and emergency workers trying to control the flames. Meanwhile, wildfires in France, Spain, and Portugal are mostly under control or no longer spreading quickly.Key Facts
- Strong winds have made wildfires in Greece worse, especially near Porto Germeno, a resort area west of Athens.
- About 300 people were evacuated by sea from fire-affected villages near Athens.
- Greek officials warned of extreme wildfire risk in several regions, including Attica and Evia.
- The wildfire near Porto Germeno has spread over about 15 to 19 square miles, affecting many homes.
- In France, the largest wildfire since 1949 is now under control, especially in the southwest region of Gironde.
- Firefighters have contained fires in France’s Var area, stopping further spread overnight.
- Portugal’s biggest wildfire was declared under control, and Spain’s fires have mostly stopped advancing.
- Europe is experiencing faster warming than other continents, making drought and wildfires more common and severe.
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