Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures
Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures
France, Spain, Greece and Turkey are all battling wildfires as a new heatwave brings record temperatures surpassing 42 degrees Celsius.
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Southeastern Greece is battling relentless wildfires, with flames threatening towns just 50 km from Athens and forcing mass evacuations. In Keratea and Palaia Fokaia, residents fled as gale-force winds drove the blaze into homes, killing one elderly man. Fire crews, backed by water-bombing aircraft, worked through the night to contain the inferno, while villages near Ancient Olympia were evacuated amid fears for the historic site. Meteorologists warn of “meltemi” winds reaching 70 km/h, fanning the fires across Attica and the Peloponnese.
The blazes have destroyed thousands of hectares of farmland, homes, and pine forests, raising alarms over long-term environmental devastation and economic loss. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis convened an emergency cabinet meeting, calling the situation “fluid and dangerous.” With memories of past fire tragedies like Mati in 2018 still raw, Greece braces for more flare-ups as the weekend’s dangerous winds close in.
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WATCH: Northern Greece hosts Seçek Oil Wrestling Festival
Thousands gathered in the village of Kechros, near the city of Komotini in northern Greece, for the Seçek Oil Wrestling and Cultural Festival.
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Apocalyptic wildfires have engulfed Turkey’s Çanakkale province, forcing mass evacuations and halting maritime traffic through the Dardanelles Strait. Flames tore through forest roads, consuming fire trucks and threatening ancient Troy. Villages and a care home were cleared as winds intensified, with temperatures expected to worsen. The strait—a vital global shipping route—has been closed in both directions. With firefighters stretched thin and conditions deteriorating, officials warn of more wildfires ahead, as Turkey grapples with one of its worst fire emergencies in years.
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Flamingos return to Lake Van during seasonal migration
Flamingos have returned to Lake Van in eastern Türkiye as part of their seasonal migration, captivating visitors and nature photographers.
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Europe is facing a record-breaking heatwave with unprecedented temperatures sweeping across multiple countries. Paris has closed the top level of the Eiffel Tower due to metal expansion, while..
Southern Europe is enduring a punishing heat wave as hot-air masses from Africa and the U.S. collide, pushing temperatures toward record-breaking levels. Portugal and Spain brace for highs over 109°F,..
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