Advancing flames devoured forests and homes as dozens of wildfires raged across Greece Wednesday, leaving 20 people dead over the past three days.
Greece’s largest forest fire was burning out of control for the fifth day near the city of Alexandroupolis in the country’s northeast, while another major blaze on the northwestern fringe of Athens was torching homes and heading into the Parnitha national park, one of the last green areas near the Greek capital, sending plumes of smoke over the city.
Firefighters tackled 355 forest fires over five days from Friday to Tuesday, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said Wednesday, including 209 over the last 48 hours alone. Gale-force winds combined with hot, dry summer conditions combined to quickly whip up the flames, making the blazes exceptionally difficult to bring under control, authorities said.
Authorities issued dozens of evacuation orders for villages and seaside areas this week, with the coast guard and private boats plucking some people from beaches and coasts. Although winds were gradually abating in many parts of the country, the risk of new fires remained high.
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