Greek authorities ordered the evacuation of two villages in Fokida, central Greece, on Sunday as a wildfire aided by strong winds is threatening homes in the area.
Residents of Klima and Magoula were asked to flee their homes as dozens of firefighters are battling the flames.
According to the Fire Service, 30 vehicles aided by water dropping helicopters and two planes are trying to contain the fire.
Ενισχύονται οι δυνάμεις στην #πυρκαγιά στην περιοχή Κλήμα, του δήμου Δωρίδος και συνολικά επιχειρούν 63 #πυροσβέστες, 30 οχήματα, 2 ομάδες πεζοπόρων τμημάτων, 2 Α/Φ, 2 PZL & 2 Ε/Π. Συνδρομή παρέχουν 2 μηχανήματα έργου, & 2 υδροφόρες Ο.Τ.Α.
— Πυροσβεστικό Σώμα (@pyrosvestiki) September 1, 2019
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