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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