Xylokastro village evacuated due to uncontrollable forest fire, with 27 fires nationwide in the past 24 hours.

A village near Xylokastro in southern Greece was evacuated on Sunday due to a significant forest fire. Authorities deployed 15 firefighting vehicles, seven water bombers, and three helicopters to combat the blaze, which has proven difficult to control. In the past 24 hours, 27 forest fires have occurred nationwide, with high winds posing additional risks. Climate change is increasingly linked to the severity and frequency of such wildfires in Greece.

September 29, 2024
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