Fire: Forest fires in Greece: houses burn down
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August 2026, 8:30 am From Athens you can see the smoke clouds of the fires west of the Greek capital. © Lefteris Partsalis / XinHua / dpa During strong winds, several large forest and bush fires are currently spreading in Greece. However, around 220 firefighters are still in use, reported “Kathimerini”. The situation is escalating around 60 kilometres from Athens – the Federal Foreign Office warns travellers.
Furthermore, Heavy fires keep Greece in breath: On Crete, around 8000 people had to be brought to safety, including guests of a popular holiday resort. The village of Porto Germeno is particularly affected - many houses are destroyed here.
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August 2026, 8:30 am From Athens you can see the smoke clouds of the fires west of the Greek capital. © Lefteris Partsalis / XinHua / dpa During strong winds, several large forest and bush fires are currently spreading in Greece.
according to DIE ZEITHowever, around 220 firefighters are still in use, reported “Kathimerini”.
according to DIE ZEITThe situation is escalating around 60 kilometres from Athens – the Federal Foreign Office warns travellers
according to RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND)Heavy fires keep Greece in breath: On Crete, around 8000 people had to be brought to safety, including guests of a popular holiday resort.
according to RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND)The village of Porto Germeno is particularly affected - many houses are destroyed here.
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