Greek firefighters battle forest blazes close to Athens.
Firefighting units in Greece are tackling forest fires in the vicinity of Athens, with around forty water drops, four planes, and six helicopters involved. The primary concentration of the efforts was in the city of Koropi, approximately 30 kilometers south of the capital. robust winds stoked the flames, compelling locals to abandon their homes and businesses. As per a fire department representative speaking to Reuters, there were no documented casualties or injuries as of a Wednesday.
This unimaginable situation affected traffic flow on the main road connecting Koropi with Athens' suburbs. A warehouse was engulfed in flames, and the fire further spread to a desiccated dock and crops of dry grass and olive trees, as per local TV broadcasts. Two villages were emptied.
The origins of the fires remained uncertain. In the Athens area, there hasn't been any rain for weeks, leaving extensive sections parched and brittle. While forest fires are relatively common in Greece, they have become more frequent recently due to increasingly hot and arid summers.
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Helicopters and airplanes from the fire department are working in close proximity to Athens, assisting Greek firefighters in tackling the forest fires. The forest blaze is located about 30 kilometers south of Athens, near the city of Koropi. The proximity of the fires to Athens has led to traffic disruptions on the main road connecting Koropi with Athens' suburbs. The fire department has reported no injuries or casualties as of Wednesday, but the situation is still considered critical due to the dry conditions in the Athens area.
