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Athens Engulfed in Flames + Photos

Widespread wildfires in ​Greece,​ fueled by ‍rising temperatures and ⁤strong winds, have forced the mandatory evacuation of several areas across the country.

The English section ⁣of ‍ webangah News Agency, citing ‍Mehr News Agency ⁣and ⁢Al⁣ Jazeera, reports that as wildfires spread across Greece’s forests, soaring temperatures and powerful winds have​ prompted evacuation orders for various⁢ regions, including parts of Athens, the capital.

Athens ablaze; wildfires engulf⁤ Greece+ photos

Greek emergency services are currently battling multiple forest fires amid a severe heatwave that has lasted over a week. Temperatures have risen above 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit).

Athens ablaze; wildfires engulf Greece+ photos

According to Al Jazeera, flames continue to‌ rage this morning in the Peloponnese​ region west of⁤ Athens as well as on ⁣the islands of Evia and ‌Kythira. ‍Aircraft and helicopters are conducting firefighting operations across various parts of​ Greece.

Athens ablaze; wildfires​ engulf ‍Greece+ photos

Firefighters say one of the most challenging fronts is near the village of Drosopigi,​ south of the historic Attica region approximately 30 kilometers from Athens. Authorities have ordered an evacuation there. Domestic media report that at least one home has been destroyed by fire.

Athens‍ ablaze; wildfires engulf Greece+ photos

The Greek authorities issued high-level wildfire warnings yesterday ​for several areas with level 5 alerts in effect.

Athens ablaze; wildfires engulf Greece+ photos

The intense ⁤heatwave began last Monday and is expected ⁢to ⁢continue through ‍tomorrow. Around 100 firefighters using 36 vehicles along with two airplanes and​ three⁣ helicopters ⁣are actively fighting fires near Drosopigi .

News ​Sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency , Al Jazeera ,⁢

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