Two New Wildfires Break Out, Amid Strong Winds In Greece.
On August 23, two new wildfires broke out in Greece, threatening areas already devastated by multiple blazes this summer.
On August 23, two new wildfires broke out in Greece, threatening areas already devastated by multiple blazes this summer.
ABC reports that strong winds have complicated efforts to contain the wildfires.
The first fire broke out in the southern part of Evia, Greece's second-largest island.
The first fire broke out in the southern part of Evia, Greece's second-largest island.
The area was decimated earlier this month by a blaze that burned for over 10 days.
The area was decimated earlier this month by a blaze that burned for over 10 days.
The second wildfire was burning in Kaza, northwest of Athens, where a major blaze was brought under control just five days ago.
According to ABC, the fire department sent 167 firefighters as well as 60 vehicles, 13 helicopters and 8 aircraft to fight the fires.
According to ABC, the fire department sent 167 firefighters as well as 60 vehicles, 13 helicopters and 8 aircraft to fight the fires.
This month Greece experienced its most severe heat wave in about three decades.
That heatwave has quickly turned into one of the country’s most destructive fire seasons, with dozens of new wildfires reported every day.
That heatwave has quickly turned into one of the country’s most destructive fire seasons, with dozens of new wildfires reported every day.
That heatwave has quickly turned into one of the country’s most destructive fire seasons, with dozens of new wildfires reported every day.
As a result, thousands of people have been forced to evacuate, as the fires devoured forests, agricultural land, homes and businesses
