Wildfire near Athens leaves rescuers scrambling to reunite hundreds of animals
Summary
A large wildfire near Athens, Greece, destroyed over 100 square kilometers of land, homes, and forced many evacuations. Volunteers rescued more than 280 animals, mostly dogs, and are now working to reunite lost pets with their owners.Key Facts
- The wildfire burned on five fronts near Athens, including mountains and coastal areas.
- Over 100 square kilometers (39 square miles) of land and dozens of homes were damaged.
- More than 280 animals, mainly dogs, were saved by local volunteers during the fire.
- Rescued animals were kept temporarily in a sports stadium in the town of Megara, 40 kilometers west of Athens.
- The fire was difficult to control due to heat, wind, and changing fire directions.
- Animal welfare groups warn that hotter summers are increasing risks to animals during wildfires.
- The U.K.-based Center for Wild Animal Welfare calls for a European Union animal rescue service and better funding.
- Local authorities in Greece are helping match lost animal notices with rescued pets to return them to their owners.
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