Wildfires in Greece force mass evacuations
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About a hundred wildfires are burning across Greece. Residents in the city of Patra were forced to flee, as the flames moved quickly from house to house. Nearly 5,000 firefighters assisted by 33 aircraft deployed in Greece as flames stoked by winds and hot, dry conditions.
Breakdown
- Wildfires near Patras continue to burn, causing repeated evacuations.
- Nearly 6,000 firefighters and dozens of aircraft are deployed, but resources are stretched. 24s
- Residents and volunteers have stepped in to protect properties as official response was delayed. 1m 13s
- Downed power lines have led to water shortages, complicating firefighting efforts. 1m 51s
- The crisis underscores the need for broad societal involvement in addressing wildfires. 2m 2s