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Greece wildfires: Firefighters tackle biggest wildfire recorded in the EU in 23 years

Firefighters in Greece are battling the largest wildfire in the EU since record-keeping began, which has caused 20 of the 21 fire-related deaths in the country. The fire has led to the loss of large areas of forest, destroyed homes, and triggered evacuations of thousands of people. The firefighting efforts involve hundreds of firefighters, aircraft, and support from other European countries.
The wildfires in Greece have burned over 81,000 hectares of land, areas larger than New York City. The fire in the Alexandroupolis and Evros region has been particularly challenging to control due to its location in a deep forest near the border with Turkey.
The EU has mobilized its firefighting resources to assist Greece, sending 12 aircraft and hundreds of firefighters. The European Commission called it the bloc's largest aerial firefighting operation. Investigations are underway regarding the causes of the fires, including potential cases of arson.

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Times of India

Greece wildfire destroys area bigger than New York City

A wildfire burning in northeastern Greece for 11 days has destroyed an area larger than New York City, the European Union-backed Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Tuesday, as firefighters from five countries battled to contain the flames. Fuelled by gale force winds and hot weather, the fire that began near the city of Alexandroupolis quickly spread across the Evros region, killing at least 20 people last week in Europe's deadliest blaze…

9 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Greece wildfire declared largest ever recorded in EU

Eleven planes and helicopter from bloc sent to tackle fire that has burned more than 300 sq miles of land

9 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Greece wildfire scorches area bigger than New York City

Copernicus Emergency Management Service said the fire had ravaged at least 808.7 square kilometres (312.2 square miles).

9 months ago·India

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The Independent

Greece wildfire largest ever recorded in the EU and showing no sign of slowing down

Officials said wind could cause the flames to spread even further

9 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Greece Wildfire Scorches Area Bigger Than New York

A wildfire burning in northeastern Greece for 11 days has destroyed an area larger than New York City, the European Union-backed Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Tuesday. Fuelled by gale force winds and hot weather, the fire that began near the city of Alexandroupolis quickly spread across the Evros region, killing at least 20 people last week in Europe's deadliest blaze this summer. It turned swathes of lush greenery into scorched eart…

9 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Massive Greek wildfire now in its 11th day is the biggest ever recorded in the EU

ATHENS, Greece — A massive wildfire was burning unabated in northeastern Greece for the 11th day Tuesday despite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and a fleet of water-dropping aircraft

9 months ago·United States

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