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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 on Friday, from the southern outskirts of the capital Athens to regions near Ancient Olympia.
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.
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,
Two tourists die, fires erupt in Greece amid gale-force winds
Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting tens of
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.

At least one dead as wildfires spread across Europe with Mount Vesuvius closed in Italy & French vineyards turned to ash

AT LEAST one person has died as terrifying wildfires sweep across Greece and spread across Europe. Up to 16,000 acres of land ...
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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 ...
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Hellfire Near Athens: People Flee As Homes And History At Risk As Greece Wildfires Rage Near Athens

Southeastern Greece is battling relentless wildfires, with flames threatening towns just 50 km from Athens and forcing mass ...

Wildfires loom over Naples and Athens

In Italy, wildfires broke out on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius near Naples. Firefighters had to abandon their efforts to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Travel expert's verdict on if it's safe to fly Greece right now amid wildfires

Greece is among the countries in southern Europe battling wildfires this summer as firefighters continue to tackle blazes on ...

One dead, evacuations underway after wildfires stoked by gale-force winds sweep through Greek towns

While the fires were contained by Saturday morning, evacuations of at-risk areas continued as strong winds were expected ...