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Summary of Hundreds of Greek firefighters tackle raging wildfire threatening Athens

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Hundreds of Greek firefighters tackle raging wildfire threatening Athens


The blaze that began Sunday afternoon is racing through pine forests left tinder-dry by repeated heat waves this summer.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/hundreds-of-greek-firefighters-tackle-raging-wildfire-threatening-athens

A major forest fire near Athens triggered evacuations, burning homes and causing power cuts amid strong winds. Assistance was requested from other countries as flames towered over 25 meters. The ongoing blaze, exacerbated by dry conditions, led to multiple evacuation orders, with more than 40 flareups reported. Hundreds of firefighters, along with aerial support, were battling the wildfire. Meteorologists warned of increased fire risk due to weather conditions, emphasizing the impact of climate change on wildfires in Greece.