Summary
A wildfire in the suburb of Kryoneri, near Athens, Greece, has forced residents to evacuate. Firefighters are working to control the fire, which is fueled by high temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds.
Key Facts
- A wildfire is burning in Kryoneri, 20km northeast of Athens, Greece.
- Residents received evacuation orders via text messages from authorities.
- Over 145 firefighters, 44 fire engines, 10 planes, and 7 helicopters are fighting the fire.
- Temperatures are reaching 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), making the fire spread quickly.
- The fire's cause is not known yet.
- Other wildfires are also burning on the Greek islands of Crete, Evia, and Kythera.
- Greece has asked for additional firefighting planes from the European Union.
- In total, 52 wildfires have occurred across Greece in the last 24 hours.
