Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before winds and high temperatures return
Summary
Firefighters near Athens are working to control wildfires after a brief pause in strong winds. Officials warn that hotter temperatures and stronger winds could return soon, raising concerns about new fire outbreaks.Key Facts
- Fires burned mountain and coastal areas west of Athens, Greece.
- Firefighters worked to strengthen lines holding back the fires during a calm wind period.
- Water-dropping planes and helicopters helped cool down fire hotspots.
- The army used machines to create fire breaks in the burned hills.
- Fire crews on foot put out small embers that could restart fires.
- More than 1,000 people were evacuated, with over 250 rescued by boats.
- Winds usually get stronger in the afternoon due to land heating faster than the sea.
- The blaze had jumped containment lines the day before.
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