Greek authorities order evacuations on Evia island due to resurgent wildfires during heatwaves.
Greek authorities have ordered evacuations on the island of Evia due to a resurgent wildfire, with multiple fires raging across southern Greece. The island has previously experienced significant wildfires in 2021 and last summer. The Fire Service has deployed several hundred firefighters and volunteers to combat the blaze, which occurred during a period of heatwaves across southern Europe. The challenging firefighting conditions are expected to worsen over the next few weeks.
July 29, 2024
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