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Why Greece Has Failed to Put Out the Deadly Wildfire in Evros?
Greece has failed to put out the deadly wildfire in Evros in the northeast of the country that has been burning a virgin forest for more than two weeks.
Experts are trying to figure out why the particular wildfire is...
Environment
Wildfire in Evros, Greece Burns for 15th Day
The wildfire in Evros, northeastern Greece is burning for the 15th day on Saturday despite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters.
As of Friday, the firefighting effort involves 129 fire engines with a crew of 586 members, 16 teams of...
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Wildfire in Evros, Greece Burning for 12th Day
The wildfire in Evros in northeastern Greece showed no signs of abating Wednesday despite the efforts of a multinational firefighting force.
Now in its twelfth day, the blaze that began near the port city of Alexandroupolis on Aug. 19 joined...
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Hundreds of Firefighters Battle Wildfire in Evros, Greece for 10th Day
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle the wildfire in Evros, north-eastern Greece which has been burning for the tenth consecutive day.
The wildfire that has been burning the Dadia Forest, a national nature reserve.
On Monday 180 additional firefighters were sent...
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Wildfire in Greece’s Evros Declared ‘Biggest the EU Has Ever Faced’
The wildfire in the region of Evros of northeastern Greece has been declared the biggest the European Union (EU) has ever faced, an EU official said on Thursday.
The fire north of the coastal city of Alexandroupolis, which has been...
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Firefighters Contain Wildfire Near Mount Parnitha, North of Athens
A huge wildfire that broke out near Mount Parnitha, north of Athens on Tuesday has subsided according to the Fire Service.
The fire first broke out in the area of Fili, on Parnitha’s foothills, and aided by strong winds it...
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UNESCO-Designated Monastery Damaged in Greek Wildfire
The UNESCO-designated monastery of Hosios Loukas in Viotia in central Greece was damaged by a wildfire raging in the area on Wednesday.
Founded in the mid-10th century, the monastery is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture...
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Huge Wildfire Rages Near Mount Parnitha, North of Athens
Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain a wildfire at the foothills of Mount Parnitha, located north of Athens on Wednesday amid fears that the blaze could spread into the mountain’s National Park.
The fire that broke out at midday...
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Alexandroupolis Hospital Evacuated as Wildfires Rage in Greece
The main hospital of Alexandroupolis in northeast Greece has been evacuated, as wildfires have engulfed the coastal town near the border with Turkey.
Dozens of patients accompanied by doctors and nurses have been transferred as a precaution to a ferry...
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One Dead as Wildfires Rage in Greece
One person died on Monday from at least three major wildfires that rage in Greece. According to police, the victim is an elderly shepherd who rushed to his sheepfold to save the animals from the blaze near the village...