US EditionAt Least Two Dead as Wildfires Sweep Across Greece, Turkey and France
CANAKKALE, TURKEY, AUG 9 – Authorities evacuated three villages and a care home housing 52 elderly people as over 190 firefighters battled the wildfire fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, officials said.
- On Friday, the 112 civil protection service activated its emergency alert system, urging residents of Drosia and Charvalo to evacuate toward Anavyssos shortly after 2 p.m. with messages sent in quick succession.
- The wildfire spread south from Manoutso towards Drosia, entering a pine forest and pushing toward the Anavyssos area, fueled by strong winds.
- Nearly 200 firefighters, aided by 11 water-bombing planes and seven helicopters, fought the fire as strong winds hampered efforts.
- Amid the expanding fire, authorities have evacuated seven areas, including Drosia, and shut down the Keratea-Anavyssos road to allow fire trucks through.
- The civil protection ministry has issued a highest wildfire alert for Saturday in Attica as authorities warn of persistent severe outbreak risks across Attica, the Peloponnese, and western Greece.
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Hundreds Evacuate as Wildfires Rage Near Athens
As of the evening of Friday, August 8, about 30 kilometres southeast of Athens in the town of Keratea, hundreds of people have been forced to evacuate due to wildfires. Unfortunately, an elderly man was also found dead inside his burned home. As flames continue to spread due to gusts of ferocious winds up to 88 kilometres per hour, six areas in and around Keratea have been placed under evacuation… Source
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