Wildfires, Heatwaves Pose Growing Fiscal Risk to Greece, PM Adviser Says
Authorities deployed 172 firefighters and 40 vehicles as strong winds spread the blaze, while two helicopter crew members died in a collision.
- On Aug 10, a wildfire broke out in Kouvaras, Greece, 60km south-east of Athens, fanned by strong winds of more than 70kmh.
- Experts link the increased frequency and intensity of wildfires in Greece to climate change, a trend affecting much of the Mediterranean.
- At least 172 firefighters and around 40 vehicles were deployed to combat the blaze, supported by "Two water-bombing aircraft" and four helicopters.
- Civil protection authorities ordered the evacuation of Agios Stylianos, a village near Kouvaras, as Greece remains on extreme alert for high fire risks.
- This marks the second fire near Athens this summer, following a blaze 10 days ago that destroyed more than 11,000ha of pine forests and farmland.
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Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says
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The Independent (US)Greece ravaged by wildfires as hundreds of firefighters battle blaze near Athens
The risk of wildfires is set to increase across southern areas of the country this week
Wildfires have sparked renewed concern in Greece amid the summer heat. 172 firefighters are battling a blaze in Kouvaras, near Athens, while seven other areas across the country are at high risk.
Wildfire Situation Much Improved in Kouvaras in Attiki
ATHENS – Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Evangelos Tournas visited Kouvaras in southeast Attiki on Monday, August 10 in order to be briefed by firefighters taking part in the operation to put out the wildfire in the area. Based on the latest Fire Service update, the situation regarding the wildfire that started in Kouvaras on Monday morning was considerably improved, with strong firefighting forces now only dealing with numerous sti…
Firefighters controlled the fire that was declared Monday morning south-east of the Greek capital, stirred by violent winds in an area placed on maximum alert A new forest fire,
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