India  
 
NewsR.in

One dead as Greek wildfire burns in Athens suburbs

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Greece's worst wildfire of the year resulted in one death and continued to burn near Athens, despite efforts by hundreds of firefighters and waterbombing aircraft to contain it. The blaze, which started near Varnavas, spread to suburbs, leading to evacuations and significant damage. Expected high winds and temperatures could exacerbate the situation.
0
shares		ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: AFP English - Published
News video: Greek firefighters calm deadly Athens inferno but one woman killed

Greek firefighters calm deadly Athens inferno but one woman killed 01:14

 Greek emergency services say they have made progress to contain the spread of wildfires that have scorched the Athens suburbs, causing widespread damage and forcing thousands to flee their homes. At least one woman has died, with her body found in a burned-out factory.

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

Greece wildfires: Athens suburbs burn as thousands flee [Video]

Greece wildfires: Athens suburbs burn as thousands flee

A massive wildfire in Athens' northeastern suburbs has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes and sparked a Greek government appeal for international help.

Credit: AFP English     Duration: 01:28Published
A Wildfire Is Blazing in the Suburbs Around Athens [Video]

A Wildfire Is Blazing in the Suburbs Around Athens

On Sunday, a large wildfire broke out near the town of Varnavas in Greece, threatening the areas around Athens. Veuer’s Matt Hoffman reports.

Credit: Veuer     Duration: 00:36Published