WebAug 6, 2024 · A major blaze just north of Athens continued to burn in Greece forcing evacuations in the area and threatening historic sites. This comes as the area deals with major heat waves. WebAug 18, 2024 · August 18, 2024. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A major wildfire northwest of the Greek capital devoured large tracts of pine forest for a third day Wednesday and threatened a large village as hundreds of firefighters, assisted by water-dropping planes and helicopters, battled the flames. The blaze in the Vilia area broke out Monday shortly after ...
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WebAug 8, 2024 · By Stamos Prousalis and Giorgos Moutafis. ATHENS, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Fires blazed uncontrolled for a fifth day in Greece on Saturday, ravaging swathes of land on its second-biggest island of Evia ... WebAug 17, 2024 · Wildfires on the Greek island of Evia devastated lives and landscapes BBC World Service Available for over a year 27 mins Greeks fear megafires could be new normal for Med Europe 4 Nov 2024... how many super eruptions has yellowstone had
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WebAug 9, 2024 · August 8-9 - Thousands of people have fled their homes in "apocalyptic scenes" on the island of Evia. Extreme weather conditions have hit the Eastern Mediterranean sparking a series of fast-spreading wildfires. Temperatures of more than 40C and high winds have fanned the flames in Greece, with some places seeing the … WebSep 20, 2024 · After wildfires claimed 100,000 hectares (247,000 acres) of forest and suburbs last month, the Greek government moved quickly to offer home and business owners up to $16,500 as a down payment for ... WebAug 12, 2024 · By ELENA BECATOROS August 12, 2024. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday described the devastating wildfires that burned across the country for … how many super continents were there