Homes burn in Greece as wildfire sweeps through coastal towns
Summary
A large wildfire hit the coastal towns of Palaia Fokaia and Thymari in Greece, destroying at least 20 homes and causing evacuations. The fire spread quickly due to strong winds and high temperatures, and local residents and emergency services worked together to try to control it.Key Facts
- The wildfire affected towns 40 km from Athens and threatened homes and people near the beach.
- At least 20 homes were destroyed, and many others were damaged.
- Strong winds and temperatures up to 40°C helped the fire spread fast.
- Over 1,000 people were evacuated from the affected areas.
- Emergency alerts advised people to leave, but some stayed to try to protect their homes.
- Local residents, firefighters, forest rangers, and aircraft worked together to fight the fire.
- Greece increased its firefighting force by adding 18,000 firefighters and volunteers for the fire season.
- A special team is investigating whether the fire was set on purpose.
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