2024-08-13 07:06:29
Some 685 firefighters and 32 units of air and water brigades are involved in extinguishing the fire, which started on Sunday near the town of Varnavas, north of Athens, local authorities said.
According to the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Defence Vasilis Kikiliasemergency crews battled an “extremely dangerous fire” for more than 20 hours in “dramatic conditions” made worse by high winds, prolonged drought and the inhospitable terrain of dense forest, reports CNN.
In total, the firefighters recorded about 40 points of ignition. The fire continues on a territory of more than 30 square meters. kilometers, informs the TV channel ERT.
Forest fires are also at risk on the premises of the National Observatory of Athens, founded in 1842, the researcher said on Facebook. Theodoras Yanaras.
Although wildfires are common in summer in Greece, climate scientists say the unusually hot and dry weather associated with global warming is making fires more violent and common. Greek authorities have battled many fires this summer after a hot June and July. And last year, fires threatened the National Park, close to trees.
CNN reported that the recent spike in the number of missing people in Greece may be linked to the country’s extreme heat. In June, several tourists disappeared after a hike and were later found dead in various parts of the country. The authorities are warning people not to ignore the effects of high temperatures.
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