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Greece Forest Fires: Satellite Data Shows 24,000+ Acres Burned
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Ashes thousands of acres of forest, homes and business premises with the fire reaching the sea and even the outskirts of Patras
Greece Forest Fires: Satellite Data Shows 24,000+ Acres Burned
Firefighting plane attempt to extinguish a forest fire. Credit: Alexandros Mpeltes via AMNA As Greece contends with widespread forest fires across the country, preliminary satellite data shows that nearly 24,700 acres (about 10,000 hectares) have been impacted by six major fire fronts. Early-morning temperature hotspot data from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) satellites revealed the extent of the affected areas, with estim…
"We had a two-day run, the city of Philippiada almost burned down, many villages have burned down, more than five villages have been completely burned down," said Preveza MP with SYRIZA - PS, Costas Barkas.
The operation by HEDNO to restore electricity supply to the fire-affected areas of the country is in full swing, with hundreds of technicians and crews from all over Greece attempting… Fires in Chios, Achaia, Preveza: Where are there electricity supply problems - NAFTEMPORIKI
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