Gale-force winds fanned the flames of wildfires across Greece, including more than four dozen new blazes that broke out Monday.
People react as they try to extinguish a wildfire in Avantas village, near Alexandroupolis town, in the northeastern Evros region, Greece, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Gale-force winds are fanning the flames of wildfires across Greece, including 53 new blazes that broke out early Monday amid hot, dry and windy weather that has sucked moisture from vegetation.
Evacuation orders were issued for villages in Greece’s northern regions of Alexandroupolis, Komotini, Kavala and Orestiada, the central region of Viotia and the island of Evia. Fire departments across the country were put on general alert. Authorities banned public access to mountains and forests in several regions until at least Wednesday morning and ordered military patrols.
Fifty-six firefighters from Romania and two water-dropping aircraft from Cyprus were heading to Alexandroupolis, while 19 French firefighters were helping tackle the Evia fire. Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the fire area would be declared a catastrophe zone, entitling the island to funds for reforestation and compensation for people affected.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Major wildfires burn in Greece, Spain's Canary Island of TenerifeMajor wildfires are burning in Greece and on Spain’s Canary Island of Tenerife off the northwest coast of Africa.
Read more »
Major wildfires burn in Greece, Spain's Canary Island of TenerifeMajor wildfires are burning in Greece and on Spain’s Canary Island of Tenerife off the northwest coast of Africa
Read more »
Major wildfires burn in Greece, Spain's Canary Island of TenerifeMajor wildfires are burning in Greece and on Spain’s Canary Island of Tenerife off the northwest coast of Africa.
Read more »
Major wildfires burn in Greece, Spain's Canary Island of TenerifeMajor wildfires are burning in Greece and on Spain’s Canary Island of Tenerife off the northwest coast of Africa.
Read more »
Major wildfires burn in Greece, Spain's Canary Island of TenerifeMajor wildfires are burning in Greece and on Spain’s Canary Island of Tenerife off the northwest coast of Africa
Read more »