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Greece hit by extreme heat stress and 'critical' wildfire risk
GREECE, JUL 24 – Temperatures reaching 44°C increase wildfire risk and heat stress across Greece, prompting evacuations and deployment of over 185 firefighters, officials said.
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Very high and high fire risk across most of the country
Greece roasts too: 48 hours of brutal heat and fire risk
It’s not just Spain and Italy melting this summer. Greece will also go through a period of intense heat. The country is entering 48 hours of extreme heat stress, with temperatures soaring past 44C in some areas and the wildfire risk climbing fast. According to Greece’s National Observatory and meteo.gr, the worst of the heatwave is expected Friday, July 25. The mercury is already flirting with… Source
Greece Reels Under Extreme Heatwave: Acropolis Closes, Wildfires Force Evacuations
Greece is currently battling an extreme heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C (104°F) and even reaching 43°C (109.4°F) in some regions. This severe weather event has led to the closure of major historical sites, prompted widespread evacuations due to raging wildfires, and caused significant disruption to daily life and tourism. Scorching Temperatures Grip Greece Temperatures across Greece have consistently exceeded 40°C (104°F) for seve…
While Greece is facing a new heat wave and several major fires, especially in Peloponnese, has the country, regularly confronted in recent years with this type of disaster, prepared better this year? Articles / Greece, One - Slideshow, One - Slideshow - First, Balkans Courier, Environment, Climate Change
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