Horses Flee Wildfire Near Athens in Dramatic Escape
#GreeceWildfire #ClimateChangeHorses fled a wildfire near Athens as flames engulfed a field behind them, driven by winds. They escaped unharmed, amid European wildfires worsened by heatwaves and climate change, following a helicopter collision in Psatha. read more
Deadly Greece Wildfire Linked to Beekeeper, Burns Thousands of Hectares
#GreeceWildfire #EvacuationA deadly wildfire in Greece, suspected to be started by a beekeeper, has resulted in the evacuation of over half a dozen villages. Hundreds of firefighters are containing the blaze that has taken two lives, affecting 6,500 hectares. read more
Greece's Deadliest Wildfire Likely Started by Faulty Power Cable
#GreeceWildfire #ClimateCrisisA faulty power cable is suspected as the cause of Greece's deadliest wildfire this year, starting near Varnavas with a loose cable on a wooden pole being the likely spark. The fire charred 10,000 hectares and claimed a life, potentially exacerbated by climate crisis conditions. read more
"Wildfire Near Athens Threatens Homes and Vital Water Supply"
#GreeceWildfire #AthensEmergencyA fast-moving wildfire near Athens, Greece, darkens the skies over the capital as smoke and soot fill the air. More than 250 firefighters are battling the blaze, which threatens Lake Marathon and has damaged homes. read more