Greece experiences early wildfires in March due to warmer temperatures, prompting multi-agency fire drills.

Greece is experiencing early wildfires amid warmer temperatures in late March, weeks before the official fire season on May 1. Authorities have stepped up multi-agency fire drills to improve response times, with a drill held at a 12th-century monastery near Athens involving firefighters, volunteers, and actors. The exercises aim to increase preparedness and coordination as climate change leads to drier conditions and an increased risk of wildfires.

April 04, 2024
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