Greece Battles Devastating Wildfires Amidst Heatwave with EU Assistance
FRANCE 24 EnglishAugust 5, 20251 min12,941 views
7 connections·10 entities in this video→Wildfires Rage Near Athens
- 🔥 Residents describe the wildfire arriving within seconds, fueled by strong winds and a week-long heatwave.
- 🏘️ The fire traveled uphill, connecting with another front and engulfing the town of Cionary, northeast of Athens.
- 🏡 Two houses caught fire, with the blaze advancing from both directions, surrounding the town.
- 💬 Many residents received evacuation orders via text message but chose to stay and fight the flames with makeshift means.
Firefighting Efforts and EU Support
- 🚒 Over 200 firefighters battled the flames on land and by air, with residents assisting.
- ✈️ Emergency services requested six additional water bombing aircraft from the EU's civil protection mechanism.
- 🌍 Czech firefighters are on the ground, and Italian aircraft are expected to arrive later.
Regional Impact of Heatwave
- 🌡️ Greece and the wider Balkans have experienced a third summer heatwave, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C.
- 🔥 Similar wildfires have also burned across Albania, Kosovo, and Bulgaria.
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