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Greece Seeks International Aid Against Wildfires (videos)
Posted by keeptalkinggreece in weather
Wildfires have been raging for three consecutive days in Leykimi area of Evros, in North East Greece, burning down thousands of acres. The area has been declared in a state of Emergency as very strong winds broaden the fire front and hinder fire brigades from taking the situation under control. Greece asked international aid to combat these wildfires and six fire-extinguishing aircraft from Spain and and France from France are expected to arrive on Friday afternoon to help extinguish the fires.
There claims that the fire started after a tractor moving on a forest road spew sparks from the exhaust pipe. The mayor of Alexandroupolis described the situation as “tragic” saying “we just sit there and watch the fire destroying everything”. Speaking to private Skai TV the mayor also blamed the authorities for not intervened in time.
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Also the area of Messolongi is in state of emergency as wildfires broke out in two areas.
Last night residents of Ano Glyfada, east suburb of Athens, were alarmed as a fire broke out shortly before midnight, spread due to North winds and even threatened residences.
Video: Ano Glyfada
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There are several smaller wildfires across the country and the danger for new to break out is still high as the winds remain strong.
Last night the winds blew with intensity of 9 Beaufort with gusts reaching even 11 B. I managed to rescue my laundry from the north balcony just moments before taking off…
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