ATHENS, Greece — A major forest fire was raging out of control on the northern fringes of the Greek capital Monday, triggering numerous evacuations of Athens suburbs and outlying areas as strong, swirling winds hampered the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-dropping planes. Faced with a massive, fast-moving blaze that sent flames towering at times to heights of over 25 meters (80 feet), Greece asked for assistance from other countries, activating Europe’s mutual civil protection mechanism. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The fire that began Sunday afternoon burned homes and sent a blanket of smoke and ash over central Athens, where the smell of burning lingered in the air.
Hundreds Of Firefighters Tackle A Major Wildfire Raging Out Of Control On Fringes Of Greek Capital
Associated Press, Time: World
Mon, 08/12/2024 - 7:51am
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