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Greece Forest Fire Forces Evacuations Near Athens
- On June 26, 2025, a significant wildfire erupted near coastal communities southeast of Athens, leading to evacuations in at least five villages and causing damage to homes along the shoreline.
- The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds and high temperatures exceeding 40°C, amid an ongoing intense heatwave affecting Athens and surrounding regions.
- Over 160 firefighting personnel, supported by volunteers, utilized 64 fire trucks along with a fleet of 12 planes and 12 helicopters to combat the wildfire, while law enforcement and the Coast Guard managed evacuations and monitored the surrounding waters.
- A fire department spokesperson reported that only minor hotspots persist on Chios, an island in the eastern Aegean, following a separate wildfire that destroyed over 4,100 hectares earlier this week, while investigations into potential human involvement are ongoing.
- Authorities warn that wildfire risk remains high with forecasted temperatures up to 42°C, and measures such as bans on outdoor work and evacuation efforts aim to mitigate further damage and ensure public safety.
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Greece has once again experienced summer forest fires, fueled by strong winds, drought and high temperatures linked to climate change.Since Thursday the coastal town of Thymari has burned, with 1000 inhabitants, and visited by hundreds of tourists, on the outskirts of Athens.The images reproduced by LN+ show a dense grey smoke rising over the lush vegetation region.
At work 130 firefighters: also aircraft and helicopters
As soon as the fires are contained on Chios, the flames blaze around Athens. All of Southern Europe groans under high temperatures.
Summer reaches its first peak: at temperatures of up to 42 degrees Hellas experiences a multi-day heat. People fear the greatly increased risk of forest fire.
In Greece, a forest fire broke out on the coast southeast of Athens. According to the fire brigade, it is a "difficult fire" fueled by strong wind. Dozens of people were brought to safety.
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