More than 260 firefighters on Saturday struggling with a wildfire near the Greece capital Athens, as the wind condition played an alarm about the ability to fire.
Blaze, who has already died a person, broke in Keratia on Friday, about 43 kilometers (27 mi) in a rural area in the south -east of Athens. Two others died after Beg was caught in the Gayle-Arch winds.
What do we know about the fire?
Surrounded by wildfire, winds up to 80 kilometers (50 mi), destroyed several houses and fields in Keratia, which led to the installation of olive gardens.
Footage published by local media showed curved houses.
Local authorities ordered the evacuation of several houses and an elderly care center in the area.
The police went from house to house late on Friday night to ensure that the houses were evacuated.
The remains of an elderly person were found in a burnt structure near Keratia.
The fire department spokesman told the AFP news agency on Saturday, “The fire has weakened, but still active pockets.”
There were several other wildfires in Greece, including the region around the historical site of the ancient Olympia and the tourist island of Kefalonia.
Constant strong winds can help spread fire
Greece’s National Weather Service Amy said that the winds ranging from 74 kilometers (46 mi) for Saturday were forecast.
Strong coastal winds led to the death of two Vietnamese tourists, which were on a lunar-like, on the cycldic island of Milos, on a cruise ship group on the volcanic rock beach.
According to the Greek Coastguard, the 61 -year -old woman fell into the sea on Sarkinico Beach and a 65 -year -old man tried to save her.
After a boat journey for thousands of summer holidays from severe weather, a temporary ban on the vessels leaving or arriving at Athens ports on Saturday was lifted on Saturday.
Turkey Wildfire Close Key Waterway
In the neighboring Türkiye, the wildfire caused the deordanells straight, a waterway, which combines the Azian Sea along the sea of Marmara, temporarily closes in both directions.
Answer -Hundreds of people were evacuated from the area close to the blazed in the West Provinces Cancal.
Greek, Turkish other Mediterranean countries are known for hot and dry summer, which scientists have described as “A Wildfire Hot Spot”.
Both neighbors are tolerating a summer heatwave, recently killing 44 ° C (111 ° F) with temperatures in Athens. Most of the area around Athens received rains in months.
Intestors in Greece and Türkiye say that the risk of wildfire will be higher till October.
Fire has become more disastrous in recent years due to climate change, scientists say that call sparking for new ways to deal with the issue.
Pressure is increasing for authorities to invest in artificial intelligence and satellite monitoring, causing them to set fire before spreading.
There are calls to expand cross-border firefighting cooperation for the Mediterranean countries, including shared rapid response teams and water-dropping planes and helicopters.
Edited by: Carl Sexton
