Greece is experiencing the worst heat wave in decades, with temperatures in some parts of the country expected to reach 45 degrees. Firefighters took advantage of the cooler hours of the morning to send helicopters and low-flying planes to dump water on the burning forest around Tatoi, 20 kilometers north of the capital. “Thank goodness there were no casualties, the evacuation system worked and the vital infrastructure held up,” the prime minister said. Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Varibobi, one of the most affected areas, together with Thrakomakedones, Adames, the Olympic Village and Kryoneri. “The houses will be rebuilt and over time the forest will grow back,” he added, asking everyone to stay alert as hot days are still expected before the wind picks up.
Greece, Athens besieged by flames: the Fire Brigade try to contain the fires
The flames advance in Athens and threaten the homes of some areas of the capital where thousands of citizens have been forced to abandon their homes. While on the island of Evia the latest evacuations continue, after the alarm raised by the church bells. At the moment, according to the site ekathimerini, about 85 people were rescued thanks to the use of private boats. While at least 150 houses were destroyed on the island of Evia by the violent fire that surrounded the monastery of San Davide and a dozen villages. Three monks refused to leave the monastery, while residents and tourists were evacuated.
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