Fire toll mounts in Greece as blazes spread amid strong winds
Summary
Greece is battling large wildfires that have destroyed many forests and farms. Strong winds are making it harder for firefighters and may cause the fires to spread more in the coming days.Key Facts
- Wildfires are burning in multiple areas of Greece, including near Porto Germeno and the northern Peloponnese.
- Winds have reached speeds of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour, making firefighting difficult.
- Nearly 500 firefighters are working near Porto Germeno to stop the fire from reaching western Athens.
- Over 16,000 hectares (about 40,000 acres) of land have been burned in recent fires.
- Some villages, including Porto Germeno, were evacuated and many homes have been damaged or destroyed.
- Fires on islands like Crete, Paros, and Cephalonia also caused damage recently.
- A wildfire expert estimates the Porto Germeno fire may be a "megafire," meaning it is very large and severe.
- Greek Civil Protection officials say firefighting crews are stretched to their limits due to many fires and bad weather.
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