Greek fire departments continue battling extensive wildfires, with authorities reporting 73 fire outbreaks. The most serious situation was west of Athens, where the fire was dangerously approaching the town of Megara and flames were burning on two fronts.
In the Porto Germeno area, authorities had to evacuate several villages. According to available information, hundreds of people were brought to safety by boat. Firefighters were helped in part by weakening winds, but operations remain difficult due to the scale of the fires and the risk of further spreading.
In the extensive area west of the Greek capital, damage assessment is already beginning. According to the latest information, fire hotspots are still smoldering in several places and the affected area is smoking. The risk of wildfires remains very high, although the extent of the damage caused is gradually becoming more visible.
The situation was further complicated by an accident involving two firefighting helicopters near Athens. According to firefighters, their flight paths converged until a collision occurred. One helicopter crashed, killing two people. According to available reports, the second crew escaped without serious injury. Authorities are also continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision.
The fires also affected other parts of the country, including the island of Paros, where residents of several villages were urged to move to the beaches. Further developments will depend mainly on the weather, wind direction, the work of firefighters, and the results of damage assessments in the affected areas. Der Standard ↗
Damage assessment begins near Athens after wildfires
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