Dervenochoria
Environment
Wildfires in Greece Largely Contained
The wildfires in Greece that raged near Athens earlier in the week seem to have been contained Thursday, but the fire on the island of Rhodes continues to burn a virgin forest for a third day.
The scattered outbreaks that...
Environment
Wildfires Rage in Greece in the Midst of a Heatwave
Wildfires are raging in Greece for a third day on Wednesday as a punishing heatwave is engulfing the country.
Hundreds of firefighters are battling the flames at Dervenochoria, west of Athens, which, according to the fire service is the most...
Greece
Athens Hailstorm Helps Firefighters Battling Flames at Dervenohoria
A hailstorm in Athens on Tuesday gave hope to firemen battling at two fronts to keep the fire at Dervenohoria, northwest of Athens, under control. The fire, raging out of control since Saturday, has swallowed an estimated 1,200 acres of...