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Greece, France and wildfires

Deadly wildfires lead to evacuations in Greece, France, Spain and Italy
Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, with temperatures increasing at twice speed of global average since the 1980s, according to experts
One dead as wildfires rage in southern Greece
Across the country, more than 50 agricultural and forest fires have broken out in the past 24 hours - one of the worst days this summer.
At least two dead as wildfires sweep across Greece, Turkey and France
Fast-moving flames, fanned by strong winds, are approaching Athens while the Dardanelles was temporarily shut to shipping.
Greece wildfires: Three dead as winds disrupt ferries, evacuations
Aris Messinis, AFP Three people including two Vietnamese tourists have died in Greece as ferocious winds whipped up wildfires and disrupted ferry travel for tens of thousands of summer holidaymakers.
Greece Wildfire Contained but Strong Winds Prompt Evacuations
A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained on Saturday morning, but evacuations of at-risk areas continued as strong winds were expected through the weekend. At least one person died and homes and farmlands were destroyed on Friday as wildfires stoked by gale-force winds broke out across Greece,
Greece: Firefighters battle deadly blaze near Athens
Three people died as gale-force winds hit Greece, fanning the flames of a wildfire close to the capital. More strong winds are expected in the area, which could further exacerbate blazes in several regions.
Greece: One Man Dead, Evacuations Ordered as Wildfire Spreads in East Attica
A large fire that broke out in Eastern Attica, Greece, on Friday remains uncontrolled due to strong winds, urging thousands of residents to leave affected areas. An elderly man has been found dead, and several houses have been destroyed in the flames.
Greece fights wildfires amid gale-force winds
At least one person died and homes and farmlands were destroyed as wildfires stoked by gale-force winds broke out across ...
Greece wildfires reportedly under control but high risk remains
Greek emergency services brought numerous fires under control over the weekend, but new outbreaks are likely due to a lasting ...
Greece is becoming better equipped to fight wildfires
After hiring new firefighters and purchasing additional aircraft and drones, the country has reported a 34% decrease in ...
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2 Vietnamese tourists die in Greece as wildfires disrupt ferry travel
Three people, including two Vietnamese tourists, died in Greece on Friday as ferocious winds whipped up wildfires and ...
Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists
Firefighters warn of a "difficult day" ahead, with temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday.
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Wildfires ravage Greece cliaming one life
A wildfire on Friday claimed at least one life and destroyed homes and farmland in a town near Athens, as Greek firefighters ...
Greece and Turkey wildfires: Killer blazes force tourists and locals to flee
A firefighter has been left dead after horror wildfires have forced thousands of people to evacuate in both Greece & Turkey with one official warning 'the real difficulties are ahead' ...
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Greek wildfire burns 1500 hectares; greater Athens, Evia, Viotia at high risk
A massive wildfire broke out in a small town near Keratea, located in East Attica, Greece.The destruction led to widespread damage including one death and causing destruction of torrential ...