Summary
Greece is dealing with five large wildfires that have forced people to leave their homes, especially near Athens. The fires are fueled by high winds and a heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 44°C. Greece has asked for help from the European Union to control the fires.
Key Facts
- Five large wildfires are burning across Greece, affecting areas north of Athens.
- Residents have been evacuated, and emergency services are fighting the fires with helicopters and water-bombing planes.
- A heatwave, with temperatures up to 44°C, and strong winds are making the fires worse.
- Greece has asked the European Union for more firefighting aircraft.
- In the Attica region, fires spread quickly due to high winds, damaging forests and properties.
- On the island of Evia, fires destroyed power lines, leaving villages without electricity.
- In Kythira, several people were evacuated from a beach due to the fire.
- Additional wildfires are burning in areas like Messinia and Crete, forcing more evacuations.
