NATO Allies stand together against wildfires

2021-08-13T07:21+0200globalsecurity (en)

NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. 12 Aug. 2021. Albania , Greece, North Macedonia and Turkey have received support from their NATO Allies in dealing with devastating wildfires faced since July. The assistance provided included the delivery of ground and air assets most needed to help contain the spread of the fires.

Forest fires: EU continues to channel assistance, further planes for Italy and Algeria

2021-08-12T20:04+0200publicnow (en)

France has mobilised two Canadair firefighting airplanes to help Algeria fight forest fires in the north and north-east of the country, following a request for assistance submitted to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism on 11 August 2021. The planes will deploy to the Kabylia region on 12 August 2021.

The planes will be deployed in the Kabylia region Thursday, said a European Commission press release, noting that the Commission co-finances up to 75 percent of the transport costs of the deployment.

2021-08-12T16:26+0200saudigazette (en)

BRUSSELS — The European Union Thursday announced that France has mobilized two Canadair-type firefighting planes to help Algeria fight forest fires in the north and northeast of the country, following a request for assistance submitted to the EU civil protection on Wednesday.

Forest fires: EU continues to channel assistance, further planes for Italy and Algeria

2021-08-12T14:43+0200reliefWeb (en)

rance has mobilised 2 Canadair firefighting airplanes to help Algeria fight forest fires in the north and north-east of the country, following a request for assistance submitted to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism on 11 August 2021. The planes will deploy to the Kabylia region on 12 August 2021.

NATO Allies stand together against wildfires

2021-08-12T14:18+0200nato (en)

Albania , Greece, North Macedonia and Turkey have received support from their NATO Allies in dealing with devastating wildfires faced since July. The assistance provided included the delivery of ground and air assets most needed to help contain the spread of the fires.

NATO Allies stand together against wildfires

2021-08-12T14:18+0200miragenews (en)

Albania , Greece, North Macedonia and Turkey have received support from their NATO Allies in dealing with devastating wildfires faced since July. The assistance provided included the delivery of ground and air assets most needed to help contain the spread of the fires.

Forest fires: EU continues to channel assistance, further planes for Italy and Algeria

2021-08-12T13:13+0200EC (en)

France has mobilised 2 Canadair firefighting airplanes to help Algeria fight forest fires in the north and north-east of the country, following a request for assistance submitted to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism on 11 August 2021. The planes will deploy to the Kabylia region on 12 August 2021.

Aspromonte in fiamme, due vittime degli incendi in Calabria: un morto anche in Sicilia

2021-08-11T23:20+0200247libero (it)

È emergenza incendi in Italia. Soprattutto in Calabria, in Sicilia e in Sardegna. Il bilancio della giornata di oggi è tragico: due morti in Calabria, uno in Sicilia. Le fiamme stanno avanzando in Aspromonte . Decine e decine le persone che sono state allontanate dalle loro case.

Albania: rapporto World Risk Index, Paese tra i piu' esposti in Europa a disastri naturali

2021-08-11T12:36+0200agenzianova (it)

Tirana, 11 ago 12:22 - (Agenzia Nova) - L' Albania è tra i Paesi europei più esposti al rischio di disastri naturali. E' quanto sottolinea l'emittente "Euronews Albania" facendo riferimento al rapporto sull'indice globale di rischio, il World Risk Index.

El cóctel explosivo de los superincendios: cambio climático y abandono

2021-08-11T06:28+0200eldiario-es (es)

A escala mundial, la cifra de muertes por incendios se ha incrementado un 276 % en los últimos años. España, como le sucede a todos los países del arco mediterráneo, es especialmente vulnerable, debido a la combinación de sequía y desertificación, acelerada por el cambio climático.

Incendi in Grecia, il premier: "Non abbiamo fatto abbastanza". Maxi roghi in tutto il mondo

2021-08-11T00:34+0200quotidiano (it)

Atene, 10 agosto 2021 - Gli incendi continuano a mettere in ginocchio la Grecia . Dopo le fiamme ad Atene ora l'inferno si è spostato nell' isola di Evia , situata a 200 km ad est della capitale. I vigili del fuoco stanno lottando ormai da otto giorni contro il tempo per evitare che il fuoco....

Firefighters from Southeast Europe help North Macedonia to extinguish wildfires 4 hours ago

2021-08-10T21:50+0200intellinews (en)

North Macedonia, helped by firefighters from the region, is still fighting raging wildfires caused by the extremely hot weather, which have been disastrous in the eastern part of the country. Firefighters from Slovenia were among the first foreign teams to arrive in the country.

Mediterraneo in fiamme: dall'Italia alla Grecia passando per Egitto e Turchia, le immagini shock

2021-08-10T20:25+0200247libero (it)

Dall'Italia alla Grecia, il Mediterraneo brucia nei violentissimi incendi che stanno devastando ettari su ettari di foreste e vegetazione, sconvolgendo intere regioni e spingendo alla fuga migliaia di persone. Roghi che sono tra i gravi sintomi di quella malattia della Terra che è il cambiamento....

USAID Have Started to Address Albania’s Fire Challenges; Ambassador Kim

2021-08-10T20:21+0200albaniannews (en)

Team of experts of the US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance who traveled to Albania to help it with coordination and response efforts against the wildfires have started to address the challenges, working together with our Albanian partners, has underlined Tuesday the US Ambassador to Tirana, Yuri Kim.

Mediterraneo in fiamme: così le fiamme assediano Italia, Grecia, Egitto e Turchia | La mappa interattiva della Nasa sulle aree più colpite

2021-08-10T19:51+0200ecomy-it (it)

Dall’Italia alla Grecia, il Mediterraneo brucia nei violentissimi incendi che stanno devastando ettari su ettari di foreste e vegetazione, sconvolgendo intere regioni e spingendo alla fuga migliaia di persone. Roghi che sono tra i gravi sintomi di quella malattia della Terra che è il cambiamento....

Mediterraneo in fiamme: così le fiamme assediano Italia, Grecia, Egitto e Turchia

2021-08-10T19:38+0200repubblica (it)

Dall'Italia alla Grecia, il Mediterraneo brucia nei violentissimi incendi che stanno devastando ettari su ettari di foreste e vegetazione, sconvolgendo intere regioni e spingendo alla fuga migliaia di persone. Roghi che sono tra i gravi sintomi di quella malattia della Terra che è il cambiamento....

Incendi Grecia, il premier: "Non abbiamo fatto abbastanza". Maxi roghi in tutto il mondo Il primo ministro Kyriakos Mitsotakis ammette di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi, ma intanto l'isola di Evia brucia ancora. Fumo fino al Polo Nord Quotidiano.Net

2021-08-10T14:09+0200msn-it (it)

Atene, 10 agosto 2021 - Gli incendi continuano a mettere in ginocchio la Grecia . Dopo le fiamme ad Atene ora l'inferno si è spostato nell' isola di Evia , situata a 200 km ad est della capitale. I vigili del fuoco stanno lottando ormai da otto giorni contro il tempo per evitare che il fuoco....

Incendi Grecia, il premier: "Non abbiamo fatto abbastanza". Maxi roghi in tutto il mondo

2021-08-10T12:53+0200247libero (it)

Atene, 10 agosto 2021 - Gli incendi continuano a mettere in ginocchio la Grecia . Dopo le fiamme ad Atene ora l'inferno si è spostato nell' isola di Evia , situata a 200 km ad est della capitale. I vigili del fuoco stanno lottando ormai da otto giorni contro il tempo per evitare che il fuoco....

EU beefs assistance as Greece burns

2021-08-10T10:59+0200FinancialMirror (en)

Brussels is organising Europe’s biggest firefighting effort by sending extra support to help Greece combat unprecedented forest fires and the rest of the Mediterranean wilting under extreme heat. Following requests from Greece, North Macedonia, Albania , Italy and Turkey, the European Union has....

Caldo e incendi: 4 città da bollino rosso. Onu: danni irreversibili dal clima

2021-08-10T09:23+0200247libero (it)

Si apre la settimana più rovente dell’estate con temperature che, al Sud, potranno arrivare a toccare i 48 gradi. E i primi segni tangibili di questa nuova ondata di calore si avranno già nella giornata di martedì 10 agosto, con 4 città da bollino rosso (Bari, Campobasso, Latina e Roma).

Caldo e incendi: 4 città da bollino rosso. Onu: danni irreversibili dal clima

2021-08-10T08:49+0200ilSole24ore (it)

Si apre la settimana più rovente dell’estate con temperature che, al Sud, potranno arrivare a toccare i 48 gradi. E i primi segni tangibili di questa nuova ondata di calore si avranno già nella giornata di martedì 10 agosto, con 4 città da bollino rosso (Bari, Campobasso, Latina e Roma).

Globe continues to battle forest fires

2021-08-10T08:26+0200yenisafak-en (en)

According to US space agency NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS), wildfires continue to rage across numerous areas of the world. Areas of North America and South America, the East African Plateau and the northern Arabian Peninsula, Europe's Mediterranean coast, and Northern and Eastern Europe are all seeing fires.

Forests Turn to Ash as Wildfires Continue Globally

2021-08-10T08:25+0200albawaba-en (en)

Areas of North America and South America, the East African Plateau and the northern Arabian Peninsula, Europe's Mediterranean coast, and Northern and Eastern Europe are all seeing fires. Very apocalyptic video of people in Greece being evacuated from the forest fires by boat: — Murtaza Hussain....

Il mondo che brucia, dall’Amazzonia al Mediterraneo

2021-08-09T20:46+0200cdt (it)

Dall’Amazzonia alla Siberia, dalla Grecia alla California, il mondo brucia nei violentissimi incendi che stanno devastando ettari su ettari di foreste e vegetazione, sconvolgendo intere regioni e spingendo alla fuga migliaia di persone. Roghi che sono tra i gravi sintomi di quella malattia della....

Globe continues to battle forest fires

2021-08-09T20:42+0200nation (en)

According to US space agency NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS), wildfires continue to rage across numerous areas of the world. Areas of North America and South America, the East African Plateau and the northern Arabian Peninsula, Europe's Mediterranean coast, and Northern and Eastern Europe are all seeing fires.

Dalla Siberia alla Grecia, il mondo brucia

2021-08-09T20:19+0200ticinonews (it)

Dall’Amazzonia alla Siberia, dalla Grecia alla California, il mondo brucia nei violentissimi incendi che stanno devastando ettari su ettari di foreste e vegetazione, sconvolgendo intere regioni e spingendo alla fuga migliaia di persone. Roghi che sono tra i gravi sintomi di quella malattia della....

Globe continues to battle forest fires

2021-08-09T19:48+0200aa-en (en)

ANKARA. According to US space agency NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS), wildfires continue to rage across numerous areas of the world. Areas of North America and South America, the East African Plateau and the northern Arabian Peninsula, Europe's Mediterranean coast, and Northern and Eastern Europe are all seeing fires.

EU sends help to Greece as wildfires rage

2021-08-09T19:46+0200eubusiness (en)

(BRUSSELS) - The European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism continued to channel support to Greece and other Mediterranean countries Monday as they battle to bring unprecedented forest fires under control. The action follows requests from Greece, as well as North Macedonia, Albania , Italy and....

Globe Continues To Battle Forest Fires

2021-08-09T19:33+0200haberler-en (en)

According to US space agency NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS), wildfires continue to rage across numerous areas of the world. Areas of North America and South America, the East African Plateau and the northern Arabian Peninsula, Europe's Mediterranean coast, and Northern and Eastern Europe are all seeing fires.

L'Ue lancia una delle "più grandi operazioni comune di lotta antincendio mai realizzate in Europa"

2021-08-09T19:17+0200europa-today (it)

Con diverse nazioni che continuano a bruciare prese nella morsa degli incendi estivi, la Commissione europea ha annunciato di aver incrementato negli ultimi giorni l'invio di aerei, elicotteri e vigili del fuoco non solo in Grecia, ma anche in Paesi non membri dell'Ue come Albania , Macedonia del....

L'Ue lancia una delle "più grandi operazioni comune di lotta antincendio mai realizzate in Europa"

2021-08-09T18:58+0200citynews (it)

Con diverse nazioni che continuano a bruciare prese nella morsa degli incendi estivi, la Commissione europea ha annunciato di aver incrementato negli ultimi giorni l'invio di aerei, elicotteri e vigili del fuoco non solo in Grecia, ma anche in Paesi non membri dell'Ue come Albania , Macedonia del....

Siberia: il fumo degli incendi arriva al Polo Nord per la prima volta nella storia Europa nella morsa del fuoco: Italia, Grecia, Turchia, Montenegro, Macedonia del Nord, Albania e Jacuzia (Russia) a rischio incendi. Invio di uomini e mezzi da parte dell'Unione europea in tutti i paesi travolti dalle....

2021-08-09T18:36+0200msn-it (it)

Il fumo provocato dagli incendi che stanno devastando la Jacuzia, la più vasta regione siberiana, nota per le rigide temperature invernali, ha raggiunto il Polo Nord, per la prima volta nella storia. Lo riporta il "Moscow Times", citando il sistema di monitoraggio terrestre della Nasa (Modis).

Siberia: il fumo degli incendi arriva al Polo Nord per la prima volta nella storia Euronews

2021-08-09T18:29+0200msn-nl (it)

Il fumo provocato dagli incendi che stanno devastando la Jacuzia, la più vasta regione siberiana, nota per le rigide temperature invernali, ha raggiunto il Polo Nord, per la prima volta nella storia. Lo riporta il "Moscow Times", citando il sistema di monitoraggio terrestre della Nasa (Modis).

Siberia: il fumo degli incendi arriva fino al Polo Nord

2021-08-09T18:21+0200247libero (it)

Il fumo denso ha coperto vaste zone della Siberia prima di raggiungere il Polo Nord, scatenando evacuazioni, preoccupazioni per il deterioramento della qualità dell'aria. Le autorità russe hanno evacuato due villaggi della Jacuzia, Kalvitsa e Kharyyalakh, dove 155 incendi boschivi stanno bruciando dalle prime ore di sabato scorso.

UN’s Bombshell Climate Change Report Forecasts Fire and Floods for Russia

2021-08-09T18:15+0200themoscowtimes (en)

Russia can expect to see intensifying wildfires, floods and other extreme weather events in the coming decades as the global climate crisis deepens a decade sooner than projected just three years ago, UN climate experts said in a bombshell report published Monday.

Siberia: il fumo degli incendi arriva fino al Polo Nord

2021-08-09T17:25+0200euronews-it (it)

Il fumo denso ha coperto vaste zone della Siberia prima di raggiungere il Polo Nord, scatenando evacuazioni, preoccupazioni per il deterioramento della qualità dell'aria. Le autorità russe hanno evacuato due villaggi della Jacuzia, Kalvitsa e Kharyyalakh, dove 155 incendi boschivi stanno bruciando dalle prime ore di sabato scorso.

EU countries boost fire-fighting help to Greece

2021-08-09T17:06+0200dhakatribune (en)

A local resident gestures as he holds an empty water hose during an attempt to extinguish forest fires approaching the village of Pefki on Evia island on August 8, 2021 AFP. There are now nine planes, 1,000 firefighters and 200 vehicles deployed by EU states.

EU continues to mobilise assistance for Greece and other countries to battle wildfires

2021-08-09T16:49+0200newsincyprus (en)

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat unprecedented forest fires in Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean, a press release of the European Commission said on Monday. Following requests from Greece, North Macedonia, Albania , Italy and Turkey, the European....

EU continues to mobilise assistance for Greece and other countries to battle wildfires

2021-08-09T16:25+0200cna-en (en)

CNA Cyprus/ΝICOSIA 09/08/2021 17:05 The EU Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat unprecedented forest fires in Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean, a press release of the European Commission said on Monday. Following requests from Greece, North Macedonia,....

EU continues to mobilise assistance for Greece and other countries to battle wildfires

2021-08-09T16:22+0200in-cyprus (en)

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat unprecedented forest fires in Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean, a press release of the European Commission said on Monday. Following requests from Greece, North Macedonia, Albania , Italy and Turkey, the European....

EU countries boost fire-fighting help to Greece

2021-08-09T16:09+0200euractiv-en (en)

Firefighters battle flames during a wildfire at the village of Istiaia in the island of Evia, Greece, 09 August 2021. [EPA-EFE / KOSTAS TSIRONIS] EU countries are stepping up their help to Greece to fight forest fires devastating its mainland and some islands, the European Commission said on Monday as it coordinated the assistance.

Forest fires: EU continues to mobilise assistance for Greece and other countries in region | EU Commission Press

2021-08-09T15:20+0200pubaffairsbruxelles (en)

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat unprecedented forest fires in Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean. Following requests from Greece, North Macedonia, Albania , Italy and Turkey, the European Union has now helped mobilise 14 firefighting planes, 3 helicopters, some 1,300 rescuers and 250 vehicles.

Forest Fires: EU Continues to Mobilise Assistance ... The EU Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat unprecedented forest f...

2021-08-09T15:09+0200chronicle-lu (en)

Forest fires; Credit: 息 European Union, 2018 (photographer: Pavel Koubek) The EU Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat unprecedented forest fires in Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean: following requests from Greece, North Macedonia, Albania , Italy and Turkey,....

EU News | Official News Release Forest fires: EU continues to mobilise assistance for Greece and other countries in region

2021-08-09T14:25+0200wired-gov (en)

Forest fires: EU continues to mobilise assistance for Greece and other countries in region. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat unprecedented forest fires in Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean. Following requests from Greece, North Macedonia, Albania ,....

EU, World Stand By Greece with Firefighting Aid

2021-08-09T13:24+0200gtp (en)

A dozen countries have extended firefighting support to Greece which is still struggling to put out wildfires across the country in one of the worst summers in its modern history. Besides the EU which has through its Civil Protection Mechanism sent nine planes, almost 1,000 fire fighters and 200....

Forest fires: EU continues to mobilise assistance for Greece and other countries in region 09 Aug UCPM

2021-08-09T12:28+0200cmine (en)

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat unprecedented forest fires in Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean. Following requests from Greece, North Macedonia, Albania , Italy and Turkey, the European Union has now helped mobilise 14 firefighting planes, 3 helicopters, some 1,300 rescuers and 250 vehicles.

EU mobilizes assistance for Greece, other countries against forest fires

2021-08-09T12:08+0200saudigazette (en)

BRUSSELS — The European Union has announced that its Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat unprecedented forest fires in Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean. Following requests from Greece, North Macedonia, Albania , Italy and Turkey, the European Union has now....

Forest fires: EU continues to mobilise assistance for Greece and other countries in region

2021-08-09T11:55+0200europa-nu (en)

Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenar čič said: "We are mobilising one of Europe's biggest ever common firefighting operations as multiple fires affect several countries simultaneously. This shows the need to prioritise crisis response also at European level.

Roundup: Wildfires raging extensively amid extreme weather

2021-08-09T11:46+0200europesun (en)

BEIJING, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Wildfires have been scorching many parts of the world amid extreme weather over recent weeks. The rising number and increasing intensity of wildfires are results of climate change and could be the "normality," experts warned. In the U.S.

Forest fires: EU continues to mobilise assistance for Greece and other countries in region

2021-08-09T09:07+0200europeansting (en)

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the The EU Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat unprecedented forest fires in Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean. Following requests from Greece, North Macedonia, Albania , Italy and Turkey,....

Blaze ravages Evia island on sixth day of Greek wildfires

2021-08-09T06:52+0200eureporter (en)

Greece has deployed the army to help battle the fires and several countries including France, Egypt, Switzerland and Spain have also sent help including firefighting aircraft. More than 570 firefighters are battling the blaze in Evia, authorities said.

Emergenza incendi in Grecia: oltre 150 roghi e diversi fuori controllo

2021-08-08T18:59+0200periodicodaily (it)

L’emergenza incendi in Grecia incendi in Grecia: oltre 150 roghi e molti fuori controllo: vittime e feriti [VIDEO] L’emergenza incendi in Grecia incendi in Grecia purtroppo non si ferma: le fiamme si sono avvicinate anche al parco nazionale del Monte Parnitha.

Incendi in Grecia, le fiamme minacciano una delle ultime grandi foreste di Atene

2021-08-08T14:53+0200iconaclima (it)

In l’emergenza incendi non si ferma , con un altro grande rogo divampato ieri nella regione di Mani , nel Peloponneso . In tutto sono stati segnalati più di 150 incendi e nella periferia nord di Atene i residenti sono stati invitati a evacuare. Drammatica la situazione nell’isola di , dove dei piccoli traghetti hanno evacuato 1.

Mediterranean apocalypse

2021-08-08T13:22+0200atalayar (en)

I have been spending the hottest summer peaks in southern Spain for almost half a century, which on the positive side is a joy. On the negative side, the effects of undeniable climate change, or rather the climatic catastrophe that is looming over much of Spain in particular, and the Mediterranean basin in general, are being felt quite perceptibly.

EU sends help to fight fires in Greece, Italy

2021-08-08T05:28+0200menafn (en)

- Jordan Times) BRUSSELS — Fire-fighting resources from EU nations are on their way to Greece, Italy, Albania and Northern Macedonia to help fight forest blazes, the EU crisis management commissioner said on Wednesday. "We are working around the clock to send help as fires rage across Europe," commissioner Janez Lenarcic said in a statement.

Parts Of Southeast Europe Get Respite From Fires; Siberian Villages Still Under Threat

2021-08-07T21:24+0200rferl (en)

Wildfires that have plagued southeastern Europe for days were partially extinguished on August 7, while conflagrations in Siberia endangered several villages and prompted authorities to evacuate some residents. North Macedonia and neighboring Balkan countries have been plagued by wildfires that have....

Climate change to blame for Europe's summer of extreme weather, say analysts

2021-08-07T18:15+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

Photo taken on July 26, 2021 shows a burned area in Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. (Xinhua) Most experts agree that while it is impossible to link any one specific weather event to climate change, there seems to be consensus that the frequency and intensity of such events have been accelerated by climate change.

Climate change to blame for Europe's summer of extreme weather, say analysts

2021-08-07T17:41+0200xinhuanet (en)

Photo taken on July 26, 2021 shows a burned area in Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. (Xinhua) Most experts agree that while it is impossible to link any one specific weather event to climate change, there seems to be consensus that the frequency and intensity of such events have been accelerated by climate change.

Greek firefighter killed and 20 injured as fires spread out of control - The Guardian

2021-08-07T16:13+0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

A volunteer firefighter has been killed in a blaze threatening the Greek capital’s most important national park, and at least 20 people have been injured in fires during the country’s worst heatwave in 30 years, with temperatures of up to 45C (113F). Thousands of residents and holidaymakers have....

Greek firefighter killed and 20 injured as fires spread out of control

2021-08-07T13:33+0200guardian (en)

A volunteer firefighter has been killed in a blaze threatening the Greek capital’s most important national park, and at least 20 people have been injured in fires during the country’s worst heatwave in 30 years, with temperatures of up to 45C (113F). Thousands of residents and holidaymakers have....

Czech firefighters to help Greece in combating forest fires

2021-08-07T11:07+0200radio-cz-en (en)

The Czech Republic is sending a special contingent of firefighters to Greece, which has been struggling with extensive forest fires that have been exacerbated by a record heatwave affecting southern Europe. A total of 15 fire engines with crew of 36 firefighters are due to leave the country onSaturday.

Wildfires ravaging forestlands in many parts of world

2021-08-07T10:15+0200yenisafak-en (en)

Wildfires have spread to many parts of the world, according to the US space agency NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System. Most regions of North America and South America, the African plateau, Madagascar, the eastern Arabian Peninsula, and the Mediterranean coast of Europe as well as....

Fires bring unbearable air to Athens – hope for “time windows”

2021-08-07T10:14+0200archyde (en)

In Bulgaria, however, the forest fires have been brought under control, according to official information. After drought and a heat wave that lasted for days, rainfalls on Friday night brought cooling and relaxation in the fire areas. In Italy, however, the fire brigade continues to fight fires.

Fires in Greece and Turkey continue to rage

2021-08-07T06:38+0200archyde (en)

There is still no all-clear for the numerous major fires in Greece and Turkey. On Saturday night, firefighters in both countries continued to fight the flames. Again and again people were asked to leave the affected regions and to get to safety. Fires also broke out in several countries in the Balkans.

Romania sends firefighters to battle blazes in Greece

2021-08-06T23:59+0200romania-insider (en)

Simona joined the Romania Insider team in 2015, first working on our travel guide in English and, later, writing features and interviews for Romania-insider.com. She holds a BA in Romanian and English and an MA in American Studies from the University of Bucharest and started her journalism career in 2003.

Wildfires Ravaging Forestlands In Many Parts Of World

2021-08-06T21:18+0200haberler-en (en)

Wildfires have spread to many parts of the world, according to the US space agency NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System. Most regions of North America and South America, the African plateau, Madagascar, the eastern Arabian Peninsula, and the Mediterranean coast of Europe as well as....

Fire Rages Anew Near Athens, Evacuations in Southern Greece

2021-08-06T18:05+0200claimsjournal (en)

ATHENS, Greece — Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Greece, Turkey battle fierce fires as heatwave continues

2021-08-06T17:41+0200guardian-ng (en)

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze on the outskirts of Athens on Friday as dozens of fires raged in Greece in what the prime minister dubbed a “critical situation,” while neighbouring Turkey came under increasing pressure over its handling of wildfires.

Greece, Turkey battle fierce fires as heatwave continues

2021-08-06T15:40+0200enca (en)

Some 30 kilometres north of Athens, a fierce blaze ate through vast areas of pine forest, forcing yet more evacuations of villages overnight and blowing thick, choking smoke all over the Greek capital. In the small town of Afidnes, firefighters were seen standing on their truck in the dead of night, dousing flames that leapt high above them.

July wildfires released record levels of carbon, scientists say

2021-08-06T15:13+0200independent-UK (en)

Last month was the worst July for wildfires across the world in at least 18 years, scientists have said. Parts of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, North America and Siberia caught on fire as a result of extremely weather. The fires in July released 343 megatonnes of carbon, and is “the highest....

Greece, Turkey battle fierce fires as heatwave continues

2021-08-06T14:15+0200digitaljournal (en)

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze on the outskirts of Athens on Friday as dozens of fires raged in Greece in what the prime minister dubbed a “critical situation,” while neighbouring Turkey came under increasing pressure over its handling of wildfires.

Greece, Turkey battle fierce wildfires

2021-08-06T13:38+0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze on the outskirts of Athens on Friday as dozens of fires raged in Greece in what the prime minister dubbed a "critical situation," while neighboring Turkey came under increasing pressure over its handling of wildfires.

Greece, Turkey Battle Fierce Fires as Heatwave Continues

2021-08-06T12:28+0200naharnet-ar (en)

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze on the outskirts of Athens on Friday as dozens of fires raged in Greece in what the prime minister dubbed a "critical situation," while neighboring Turkey came under increasing pressure over its handling of wildfires.

Greece, Turkey battle fierce fires as heatwave continues

2021-08-06T12:20+0200techcodex (en)

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze on the outskirts of Athens on Friday as dozens of fires raged in Greece in what the prime minister dubbed a “critical situation,” while neighbouring Turkey came under increasing pressure over its handling of wildfires.

Greece, Turkey battle fierce fires as heatwave continues

2021-08-06T12:07+0200phys (en)

French firefighters arrived in Greece on Thursday night to help, while Switzerland, Sweden, Romania and Israel are due to send back-up. "Our country is facing an extremely critical situation," Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said late Thursday, putting six out of 13 regions in the country under high alert.

Greece, Turkey Battle Fierce Fires As Heatwave Continues

2021-08-06T11:41+0200barrons (en)

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze on the outskirts of Athens on Friday as dozens of fires raged in Greece in what the prime minister dubbed a "critical situation," while neighbouring Turkey came under increasing pressure over its handling of wildfires.

06/08/2021 Greece, Turkey battle fierce fires as heatwave continues

2021-08-06T11:38+0200rfi-en (en)

Athens (AFP) Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze on the outskirts of Athens on Friday as dozens of fires raged in Greece in what the prime minister dubbed a "critical situation," while neighbouring Turkey came under increasing pressure over its handling of wildfires.

Last month was worst July for wildfires since 2003, say scientists

2021-08-06T10:25+0200guardian (en)

Last month was the world’s worst July for wildfires since at least 2003, scientists have said, as swaths of North America, Siberia, Africa and southern Europe continue to burn. Driven by extreme heat and prolonged drought, the ignition of forests and grasslands released 343 megatonnes of carbon,....

Incendi boschivi: l’UE va in aiuto di Italia, Grecia, Albania e Macedonia del Nord

2021-08-06T10:03+0200euroconsulting-be-it (it)

Di fronte agli incendi che continuano a divampare in diverse regioni del Mediterraneo e dei Balcani occidentali, la Commissione europea si mobilita rapidamente per aiutare i paesi colpiti a contenere le fiamme e proteggere vite e mezzi di sussistenza. Due Canadair inviati dalla Francia nelle zone....

Il Mediterraneo si sta trasformando in un hotspot di incendi

2021-08-06T09:28+0200lanuovaecologia (it)

sta osservando da settimane l’intensificarsi degli incendi nella regione orientale del Mediterraneo. Dai suoi ultimi rilevamenti risulta che in Turchia e in Italia meridionale si sta registrando una crescita rapida nelle emissioni e nella intensità dei roghi.

Where Greece's wildfires have spread with Athens threatened after Rhodes was ravaged by blazes

2021-08-06T09:27+0200inews-co-uk (en)

A heatwave in Greece has fuelled forest fires across the country, forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages. There have been more than 150 wildfires in recent days, and the civil protection authority has issued an “extreme fire warning” for Friday as temperatures reach around 40C (104F).

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-06T09:00+0200expressindia (en)

A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle fought to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Greece15 mins ago Greece battles wildfires for third day, site of ancient Olympics saved Greek authorities ordered more evacuations on an island near Athens on Thursday (5 August) and battled a blaze near the...

2021-08-06T07:09+0200eureporter (en)

Despite sweltering heat and stifling conditions, the national observatory advised people in the city to keep windows shut and to reduce movement outside because of the harmful particles in the sky. Temperatures have been over 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) but Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos....

Site of ancient Olympic Games under threat as fires rage in Greece

2021-08-06T04:14+0200independent-ie (en)

WILDFIRES rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece yesterday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. A s additional support arrived from Greece’s military....

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-06T03:19+0200dtnext (en)

Athens In a dramatic scene as flames approached, fire crews went house to house to escort residents out of homes some 20 km (12 1/2 miles) north of the capital. The fire threatened the power supply to parts of the capital after damaging the transmission network, officials said.

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-06T02:35+0200thegardenisland (en)

ATHENS, Greece A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle strove to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Birthplace of Olympics threatened as Greece battles forest fires

2021-08-06T01:14+0200fox5atlanta (en)

LIMNI, Greece One of the major forest fires burning in Greece amid a protracted heatwave threatened the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics as the Greek military prepared Thursday to increase its involvement in preventing new blazes from raging out of control.

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-06T00:10+0200therepublic (en)

LIMNI, Greece Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-06T00:10+0200therepublic (en)

ATHENS, Greece A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle fought to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T23:56+0200tribtown (en)

LIMNI, Greece Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T23:56+0200tribtown (en)

ATHENS, Greece A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle strove to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T23:41+0200dailyjournal (en)

ATHENS, Greece A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle fought to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T23:41+0200dailyjournal (en)

ATHENS, Greece A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle fought to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T23:35+0200tvnz (en)

In a dramatic scene as flames approached, fire crews went house to house to escort residents out of homes some 20 kilometres north of the capital. The fire threatened the power supply to parts of the capital after damaging the transmission network, officials said.

Dramatic footage shows a Greek resort where residents fled across the sea and were caught in a wildfire when the village was destroyed.

2021-08-05T23:14+0200eminetra (en)

The flame illuminates the sky Credit: Storyful. Wildfires continue to destroy Greece, forcing residents and vacationers to flee the devastation by boat or car. And in shocking footage, you can see the flames destroying the trees and houses on the island as the spectators are shooting from the sea in horror.

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T23:11+0200spokesman (en)

ATHENS, Greece — A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle fought to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T22:25+0200ahram-EN (en)

A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle strove to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T21:58+0200deutschewelle-uk (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T21:11+0200news-gazette (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle fought to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T20:50+0200startribune (en)

In a dramatic scene as flames approached, fire crews went house to house to escort residents out of homes some 20 kilometers (12 1/2 miles) north of the capital. The fire threatened the power supply to parts of the capital after damaging the transmission network, officials said.

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T20:38+0200actionnewsjax (en)

Greece Fires An helicopter drops water over a wildfire in Kryoneri area, northern Athens, Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped....

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T20:31+0200wsoctv (en)

Greece Fires An helicopter drops water over a wildfire in Kryoneri area, northern Athens, Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped....

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T20:05+0200deutschewelle-sw (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T20:03+0200deutschewelle-mk (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T20:01+0200deutschewelle-fr (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T19:59+0200deutschewelle-hr (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T19:57+0200deutschewelle-ro (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T19:56+0200deutschewelle-ha (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T19:51+0200deutschewelle-hi (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T19:50+0200deutschewelle-el (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T19:48+0200deutschewelle-id (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T19:48+0200kathimerini-en (en)

A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle fought to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T19:47+0200deutschewelle-sq (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T19:46+0200deutschewelle-sr (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T19:41+0200deutschewelle-bs (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T19:37+0200news4jax (en)

Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire near Olympia town, western Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and....

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T19:35+0200deutschewelle-bg (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Wildfires force evacuations in southern Greece The EU bolstered assistance to fire-stricken countries, sending 40 French firefighters and eight tons of material to help Greece. 6M ago

2021-08-05T19:34+0200CBSnews (en)

Limni, Greece Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece on Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T19:28+0200eagletribune (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A resurgent wildfire burned homes north of Athens and blazes across southern Greece forced more evacuations Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle fought to save a former royal palace and the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T19:08+0200actionnewsjax (en)

Greece Fires Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire near Olympia town, western Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the....

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T19:00+0200wsoctv (en)

Greece Fires Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire near Olympia town, western Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the....

Fire rages anew near Athens as evacuations continue in southern Greece

2021-08-05T18:47+0200thecourier (en)

Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece on Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. As additional support arrived from Greece’s military....

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T18:47+0200startribune (en)

In a dramatic scene as flames approached, fire crews went house to house to escort residents out of homes some 20 kilometers (12 1/2 miles) north of the capital. The fire threatened the power supply to parts of the capital after damaging the transmission network, officials said.

Fire rages anew near Athens as evacuations continue in southern Greece Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece on Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

2021-08-05T18:42+0200irishexaminer (en)

Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece on Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. As additional support arrived from Greece’s military....

Fire rages anew near Athens as evacuations continue in southern Greece

2021-08-05T18:39+0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece on Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. As additional support arrived from Greece’s military....

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T18:18+0200kathimerini-en (en)

Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. As additional support arrived from Greece’s military and....

Fire rages anew near Athens as evacuations continue in southern Greece

2021-08-05T18:07+0200eveningtelegraph (en)

Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece on Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. As additional support arrived from Greece’s military....

Birthplace of Olympics threatened as Greece battles forest fires

2021-08-05T18:04+0200fox35orlando (en)

LIMNI, Greece One of the major forest fires burning in Greece amid a protracted heatwave threatened the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics as the Greek military prepared Thursday to increase its involvement in preventing new blazes from raging out of control.

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T17:50+0200timesofindia (en)

ATHENS: Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient As additional support arrived from Greece's military and....

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T17:43+0200triblive (en)

ATHENS, Greece Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece on Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T17:40+0200news-gazette (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T17:36+0200news4jax (en)

LIMNI – Wildfires rekindled outside Athens and forced more evacuations around southern Greece Thursday as weather conditions worsened and firefighters in a round-the-clock battle stopped the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. As additional support arrived from Greece’s....

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T17:30+0200wsoctv (en)

Greece Wildfires An aircraft operates as flames burn a forest during a wildfire in Kourkouloi village on the island of Evia, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) north of Athens, Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece,....

EU News | Official News Release | Forest fires: EU helps Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to fight devastating fires

2021-08-05T17:25+0200wired-gov (en)

Forest fires: EU helps Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to fight devastating fires. As forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans, the European Commission is swiftly mobilising support to assist countries in limiting the spread of the fires and protect lives and livelihoods.

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T17:14+0200startribune (en)

As additional support arrived from Greece's military and European Union countries, water-dropping planes and helicopters swooped over blazes near the capital, on the island of Evia and near Ancient Olympia to the south. "The country is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis, with multiple....

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T16:52+0200actionnewsjax (en)

Greece Wildfires An aircraft operates as flames burn a forest during a wildfire in Kourkouloi village on the island of Evia, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) north of Athens, Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece,....

Southern Europe wildfires: Which countries are affected?

2021-08-05T16:51+0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heatwave continued to rage on Thursday from Italy to Turkey and through the Balkans. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said July was the second-hottest on record in Europe. The heatwave has continued through August to ignite wildfires.

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T15:42+0200startribune (en)

The military announced it would increase its involvement in firefighting and prevention, with ground and air patrols in areas vulnerable to wildfires. At least three significant fires were burning, on the island of Evia, in southern Greece and on the outskirts of Athens where a major forest blaze rekindled, as well as dozens of smaller ones.

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T15:39+0200news-gazette (en)

LIMNI, Greece (AP) — Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave in Greece raged into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages as firefighters managed to prevent the flames from reaching the archaeological site at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T15:36+0200news4jax (en)

LIMNI – Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave in Greece raged into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages as firefighters managed to prevent the flames from reaching the archaeological site at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Meteo Cronaca DIRETTA: ALBANIA, grossi INCENDI bruciano TUTTO. Il VIDEO

2021-08-05T15:30+0200ilmeteo (it)

Anche l' Albania in fiamme, dozzine di incendi boschivi devastano parte del territorio.Vigili del fuoco ed esercito al lavoro. Il VIDEO in alto.

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T15:27+0200eagletribune (en)

LIMNI, Greece (AP) — Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave in Greece raged into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages as firefighters managed to prevent the flames from reaching the archaeological site at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Devastating fires rage in Greece as ancient site of Olympia saved

2021-08-05T15:20+0200dailysabah (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave in Greece raged into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages as firefighters managed to prevent the flames from reaching the archaeological site at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. The military announced it would increase its....

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T15:13+0200wsoctv (en)

Greece Wildfires An aircraft operates as flames burn a forest during a wildfire in Kourkouloi village on the island of Evia, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) north of Athens, Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece,....

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T14:58+0200dailyjournal (en)

LIMNI, Greece Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave in Greece raged into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages as firefighters managed to prevent the flames from reaching the archaeological site at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T14:44+0200click2houston (en)

LIMNI – Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave in Greece raged into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages as firefighters managed to prevent the flames from reaching the archaeological site at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Devastating forest fires approach ancient Greek site of Olympia

2021-08-05T14:20+0200dailysabah (en)

One of the major forest fires burning in Greece amid a protracted heat wave threatened the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics as the Greek military prepared Thursday to increase its involvement in preventing new blazes from raging out of control.

Firefighters battle to save Greek Olympic site as wildfires rage across Europe

2021-08-05T13:58+0200itv (en)

Firefighters in Greece have waged an "all night battle" to save the birthplace of the modern Olympics from forest fires fuelled by soaring temperatures. The site where the Olympics were held every four years from 776 BCE for more than a millennium is being threatened by major forest fires that are....

Greek Fire Map 2021: Where are the wildfires?

2021-08-05T13:57+0200eminetra (en)

The fire is spreading all over the country What’s happening in Greece? July 31-Wildfire breaks near Patras city; August 1-Rhodes begins to burn; August 2-Greece records record high temperatures-46.3 ° C in Phthiotis; August 3-At least 40 fires broke out as flames spread to other outskirts of Athens,....

Birthplace of the Olympics threatened as forest fires rage around the Mediterranean

2021-08-05T13:56+0200latimes (en)

LIMNI, Greece — One of the major forest fires burning in Greece amid a protracted heat wave threatened the archaeological site of the ancient Olympics as the Greek military prepared Thursday to increase its involvement in preventing new blazes from raging out of control.

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T13:07+0200news-gazette (en)

LIMNI, Greece (AP) — One of the major forest fires burning in Greece amid a protracted heat wave threatened the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics as the Greek military prepared Thursday to increase its involvement in preventing new blazes from raging out of control.

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T13:05+0200stripes (en)

LIMNI, Greece — One of the major forest fires burning in Greece amid a protracted heat wave threatened the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics as the Greek military prepared Thursday to increase its involvement in preventing new blazes from raging out of control.

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T12:54+0200wsoctv (en)

Greece Wildfires An aircraft drops water during a wildfire in ancient Olympia, western Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fight elsewhere to keep flames away from the birthplace of the....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T12:43+0200dailyjournal (en)

LIMNI, Greece One of the major forest fires burning in Greece amid a protracted heat wave threatened the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics as the Greek military prepared Thursday to increase its involvement in preventing new blazes from raging out of control.

Wildfires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T12:27+0200gulfnews (en)

Limni, Greece: Forest fires fuelled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics and forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages. Another major fire was ravaging forests on the island of Evia, near the Greek mainland.

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T12:25+0200eagletribune (en)

LIMNI, Greece (AP) — Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics and forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages. One of the major fires was burning in the southern Greek....

EU sends help to fight fires in Greece, Italy

2021-08-05T12:07+0200euractiv-en (en)

Fire-fighting resources from EU nations are on their way to Greece, Italy, Albania and Northern Macedonia to help fight forest blazes, the EU crisis management commissioner said on Wednesday. “We are working around the clock to send help as fires rage across Europe,” commissioner Janez Lenarcic said in a statement.

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T12:04+0200krqe (en)

An aircraft drops water during a wildfire in ancient Olympia, western Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fight elsewhere to keep flames away from the birthplace of the ancient Olympic....

La Turchia devastata dagli incendi: 140mila ettari di foreste inceneriti in una settimana

2021-08-05T11:59+0200greenreport (it)

Gli incendi in corso i un po’ in tutto l’emisfero nord – Italia compresa – stanno devastando anche la Turchia do, centinaia di roghi stanno riducendo in cenere foreste un tempo rigogliose e ricche di biodiversità nel sud del Paese. Il Wwf Turkey spiega che «Le fiamme, alimentate probabilmente da....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T11:50+0200clickondetroit (en)

LIMNI – Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics and forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages. One of the major fires was burning in the southern Greek region of the....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T11:43+0200click2houston (en)

LIMNI – Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics and forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages. One of the major fires was burning in the southern Greek region of the....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T11:36+0200actionnewsjax (en)

Greece Wildfires An aircraft drops water during a wildfire in ancient Olympia, western Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fight elsewhere to keep flames away from the birthplace of the....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T11:33+0200wowktv (en)

An aircraft drops water during a wildfire in ancient Olympia, western Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fight elsewhere to keep flames away from the birthplace of the ancient Olympic....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T11:32+0200news4jax (en)

LIMNI – Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics and forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages. One of the major fires was burning in the southern Greek region of the....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T11:28+0200independent-UK (en)

Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics and forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages. One of the major fires was burning in the southern Greek region of the Citizens....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T11:23+0200cbs17 (en)

An aircraft drops water during a wildfire in ancient Olympia, western Greece, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fight elsewhere to keep flames away from the birthplace of the ancient Olympic....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T11:23+0200apnews (en)

LIMNI, Greece (AP) — Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics and forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages. One of the major fires was burning in the southern Greek....

Il Mediterraneo è diventato un hotspot per gli incendi boschivi

2021-08-05T10:12+0200rinnovabili (it)

via depositphotos.com Le ondate di calore che stanno colpendo l’Europa meridionale aumentano il rischio di incendi boschivi. (Rinnovabili.it) – Gli incendi boschivi che da giorni stanno tormentando Turchia, Italia e altri Paesi dell’area mediterranea, sono visibili anche dallo spazio .

Disasters31 mins ago Forest fires: EU helps Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to fight devastating fires

2021-08-05T08:25+0200eureporter (en)

As forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans, the European Commission is swiftly mobilising support to assist countries in limiting the spread of the fires and protect lives and livelihoods. Two Canadair firefighting airplanes from France were being....

Erdogan opens up on worst forest fires in Turkey, death toll rises to 8 – 08/04/2021 – world

2021-08-05T01:59+0200ksusentinel (en)

Turkey has faced the worst forest fires in its history, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday as the blaze spreads through a power plant in the southeast of the country after burning swathes of coastal forest to ashes . Fueled by high temperatures and a strong, dry wind, the flames forced....

Deadly wildfire encircles Turkish thermal power plant

2021-08-05T01:08+0200pakobserver (en)

Hisaronu. Roaring blazes encircled a Turkish thermal power plant and forced farmers to herd panicked cattle toward the sea, as wildfires that have killed eight people raged for a seventh day. The nation of 84 million has been transfixed in horror as the most destructive wildfires in generations....

EU sends help to fight fires in Greece, Italy

2021-08-04T23:25+0200jordantimes (en)

BRUSSELS — Fire-fighting resources from EU nations are on their way to Greece, Italy, Albania and Northern Macedonia to help fight forest blazes, the EU crisis management commissioner said on Wednesday. "We are working around the clock to send help as fires rage across Europe," commissioner Janez Lenarcic said in a statement.

Thousands evacuated from Athens’ suburbs as wildfires near Greek capital

2021-08-04T20:51+0200brusselsmorning (en)

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Thousands of residents of Athens’ suburbs were forced to flee their homes as uncontrolled wildfires neared the Greek capital on Wednesday, with firefighters struggling to keep the blaze away from residences. Greece is currently facing its worst heat wave in more than....

Impressive fires in Italy, Greece and Turkey: Europe sends planes, helicopters and firefighters on site

2021-08-04T20:39+0200archyde (en)

The European Commission on Wednesday announced the dispatch of planes, helicopters and firefighters to Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to help these countries fight the fires. Two Canadair-type planes, from France, were sent to the affected areas in Italy , details the European executive in a press release.

EU activates Civil Protection Mechanism to help various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans to fight devastating fires

2021-08-04T19:43+0200republika-en (en)

The European Commission said Wednesday is swiftly mobilising support to assist countries in limiting the spread of the fires and protect lives and livelihoods as forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans.

Albania1 min ago Forest fires: EU helps Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to fight devastating fires As forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans, the European Commission is swiftly mobilising...

2021-08-04T19:18+0200eureporter (en)

As forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans, the European Commission is swiftly mobilising support to assist countries in limiting the spread of the fires and protect lives and livelihoods. Two Canadair firefighting airplanes from France are being....

EU aid to put out fires, Xhaçka: Grateful to Czech Republic and Netherlands, only together we win

2021-08-04T19:07+0200politiko (en)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olta Xhaçka, thanked the European Union for the assistance it is giving to Albania in the framework of the war with the fires that have invaded the country. Through a post on Twitter, Xhaçka expressed gratitude for the Czech and Dutch crews that will come to the aid....

Forest fires: EU helps Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to fight devastating fires

2021-08-04T18:49+0200publicnow (en)

04/08/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/08/2021 16:45 Forest fires: EU helps Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to fight devastating fires.

EU sends help to fight fires in Greece, Italy

2021-08-04T18:15+0200avaz-english (en)

Fire-fighting resources from EU nations are on their way to Greece, Italy, Albania and Northern Macedonia to help fight forest blazes, the EU crisis management commissioner said on Wednesday. -We are working around the clock to send help as fires rage across Europe- commissioner Janez Lenarcic said in a statement.

Forest fires: EU helps Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to fight devastating fires

2021-08-04T18:08+0200europeansting (en)

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the As forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans, the European Commission is swiftly mobilising support to assist countries in limiting the spread of the fires and protect lives and livelihoods.

Le follie meteo dell’estate: record europeo del caldo

2021-08-04T17:15+0200periodicodaily (it)

Vacilla il record europeo di CALDO a un passo: follie meteo dell’Estate temperatura massima più alta registrata in Grecia ha raggiunto, pensate, +46,3°C. Le follie meteo la temperatura massima più alta registrata in Grecia ha raggiunto, pensate, +46,3°C .

Wildfires Cause Havoc – and Arguments – in Balkans

2021-08-04T17:14+0200balkaninsight (en)

Photo caption A firefighters try put out the wildfires at the rural of Marmaris district of Mugla, Turkey, 01 August 2021. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN. Balkan countries are battling wildfires that have claimed eight lives in Turkey and injured hundreds more, while one person died in Albania and a military officer been injured.

Deadly wildfire encircles Turkish power plant

2021-08-04T17:03+0200thesundaily (en)

HISARONU : Roaring blazes encircled a Turkish thermal power plant Tuesday and forced farmers to herd panicked cattle toward the sea, as wildfires that have killed eight people raged for a seventh day. The nation of 84 million has been transfixed in horror as the most destructive wildfires in....

Forest fires: EU helps Albania to fight devastating fires

2021-08-04T16:44+0200ata-en (en)

TIRANA, August 4 /ATA/- As forest fires continue affecting various.

European Union Sends Help To Fight Wildfires In Greece, Italy

2021-08-04T16:37+0200ndtvnews (en)

Brussels/ Belgium: Fire-fighting resources from EU nations are on their way to Greece, Italy, Albania and Northern Macedonia to help fight forest blazes, the EU crisis management commissioner said on Wednesday. "We are working around the clock to send help as fires rage across Europe," commissioner Janez Lenarcic said in a statement.

Italy, Greece, and Albania hit by forest fires

2021-08-04T16:32+0200aa-en (en)

Italy, Greece, and Albania hit by forest fires 04.08.2021.

Copernicus: regione del Mediterraneo si trasforma in un hotspot di incendi

2021-08-04T16:22+0200news-yahoo-it (it)

In Turchia e in Italia meridionale, i dati Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (Cams) segnalano "una intensificazione rapida nelle emissioni e nella intensità degli incendi"; anche Paesi come Marocco, Albania , Grecia, Nord Macedonia e Libano sono stati colpiti.

Ambiente - Incendi boschivi, arrivano due Canadair dalla Francia - Italia/Mondo - Varese News

2021-08-04T16:13+0200varesenews (it)

Di fronte agli incendi che continuano a divampare in diverse regioni del Mediterraneo e dei Balcani occidentali, la Commissione europea si mobilita rapidamente per aiutare i paesi colpiti a contenere le fiamme e proteggere vite e mezzi di sussistenza. Due Canadair inviati dalla Francia nelle zone....

Copernicus: regione del Mediterraneo si trasforma in un hotspot di incendi

2021-08-04T16:09+0200adnkronos (it)

In Turchia e in Italia meridionale , i dati Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (Cams) segnalano " una intensificazione rapida nelle emissioni e nella intensità degli incendi "; anche Paesi come Marocco, Albania , Grecia, Nord Macedonia e Libano sono stati colpiti.

Copernicus: la regione del Mediterraneo si trasforma in un hotspot di incendi e l’intensità del fuoco raggiunge nuovi record in Turchia

2021-08-04T15:51+0200meteoweb (it)

In Turchia e in Italia meridionale, i dati CAMS segnalano una intensificazione rapida nelle emissioni e nella intensità degli incendi, e anche paesi come Marocco, Albania , Grecia, Nord Macedonia e Libano sono stati colpiti. Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), implementato da European....

Incendi boschivi: interventi dei Paesi Ue a favore di Italia, Grecia, Albania e Macedonia del Nord

2021-08-04T15:35+0200247libero (it)

“Poiché gli incendi boschivi continuano a colpire varie regioni del Mediterraneo e dei Balcani occidentali, la Commissione europea sta mobilitando rapidamente il sostegno per aiutare i Paesi a limitare la diffusione degli incendi e a proteggere vite e mezzi di sussistenza”. Bruxelles comunica l’impegno sul fronte-incendi in atto in questi giorni.

EU Sends Help To Fight Fires in Greece, Italy

2021-08-04T15:22+0200naharnet-ar (en)

Fire-fighting resources from EU nations are on their way to Greece, Italy, Albania and Northern Macedonia to help fight forest blazes, the EU crisis management commissioner said on Wednesday. "We are working around the clock to send help as fires rage across Europe," commissioner Janez Lenarcic said in a statement.

Firefighters Get Help From Russian Military To Battle Major Blazes In Yakutia

2021-08-04T15:05+0200rferl (en)

Unusually high summer temperatures and strong winds have stoked wildfires in parts of Russia, Turkey, and Southeastern Europe, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. Pushed to the limit, Russian emergency services received additional....

Incendi boschivi: interventi dei Paesi Ue a favore di Italia, Grecia, Albania e Macedonia del Nord

2021-08-04T14:21+0200agensir (it)

“Poiché gli incendi boschivi continuano a colpire varie regioni del Mediterraneo e dei Balcani occidentali, la Commissione europea sta mobilitando rapidamente il sostegno per aiutare i Paesi a limitare la diffusione degli incendi e a proteggere vite e mezzi di sussistenza”. Bruxelles comunica l’impegno sul fronte-incendi in atto in questi giorni.

EU sends firefighting resources to fight forest blazes in Greece, Italy Fire-fighting resources from EU nations are on their way to Greece, Italy, Albania and Northern Macedonia to help fight forest blazes, the EU crisis

2021-08-04T14:00+0200alarabiya-en (en)

Fire-fighting resources from EU nations are on their way to Greece , Italy, Albania and Northern Macedonia to help fight forest blazes , the EU crisis management commissioner said on Wednesday. “We are working around the clock to send help as fires rage across Europe,” commissioner Janez Lenarcic said in a statement.

EU Sends Help To Fight Fires In Greece, Italy

2021-08-04T13:47+0200barrons (en)

Fire-fighting resources from EU nations are on their way to Greece, Italy, Albania and Northern Macedonia to help fight forest blazes, the EU crisis management commissioner said on Wednesday. "We are working around the clock to send help as fires rage across Europe," commissioner Janez Lenarcic said in a statement.

Greek firefighters battle ‘raging’ forest fire near Athens

2021-08-04T13:38+0200aljazeera-en (en)

People in Athens are being advised to stay indoors while firefighters tackle a raging forest fire on the outskirts of the Greek capital that has forced thousands to flee their homes amid the country’s worst heatwave in decades. Greece’s fire service said on Wednesday that it hoped to bring the blaze....

Forest fires: EU helps Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to fight devastating fires 04 Aug UCPM

2021-08-04T13:23+0200cmine (en)

As forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans, the European Commission is swiftly mobilising support to assist countries in limiting the spread of the fires and protect lives and livelihoods.

Anche l'Albania in fiamme, dozzine di incendi boschivi

2021-08-04T13:19+0200ilSole24ore (it)

Anche l' Albania in fiamme, dozzine di incendi boschivi Almeno una vittima. Vigili del fuoco ed esercito al lavoro.

Forest fires: EU helps Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to fight devastating fires

2021-08-04T13:13+0200europa-nu (en)

All help is mobilised through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism , with co-funding by the Commission of at least 75 % of transport costs. Commissioner for Crisis Management said: "We are working around the clock to send help as fires rage across Europe.

Anche l'Albania in fiamme, dozzine di incendi boschivi

2021-08-04T13:04+0200gazzettadiparma (it)

Sei in Italiamondo Anche l' Albania in fiamme, dozzine di incendi boschivi. 04 agosto 2021, 11:55. Almeno una vittima. Vigili del fuoco ed esercito al lavoro © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA.

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T13:02+0200heraldscotland (en)

Firefighting planes have resumed operations to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes on Tuesday amid the country's worst heatwave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the Greek capital was the worst of 81....

Forest fires: EU helps Italy, Greece, Albania and North Macedonia to fight devastating fires | EU Commission Press

2021-08-04T12:46+0200pubaffairsbruxelles (en)

As forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans, the European Commission is swiftly mobilising support to assist countries in limiting the spread of the fires and protect lives and livelihoods. Two Canadair firefighting airplanes from France are being....

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T11:54+0200ahram-EN (en)

Firefighting planes resumed operation at first light in Greece on Wednesday to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes the previous day amid the country's worst heat wave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the....

Turkish wildfire continues spread

2021-08-04T11:53+0200globaltimes (en)

A forest fire burns near the town of Manavgat, east of the resort city of Antalya, Turkey, July 31, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua) Roaring blazes encircled a Turkish thermal power plant Tuesday and forced farmers to herd panicked cattle toward the sea, as wildfires that have killed eight people raged for a seventh day.

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T10:44+0200eveningtimes (en)

Firefighting planes have resumed operations to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes on Tuesday amid the country’s worst heatwave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the Greek capital was the worst of 81....

Thick smoke over Athens as suburbs battle wildfires

2021-08-04T10:38+0200aljazeera-en (en)

Water-bombing planes, helicopters and hundreds of firefighters are battling forest fires near Greece’s capital, Athens, as the country reels under a severe heatwave. The blaze on Tuesday spread at the foot of Mount Parnitha, 30 kilometres (20 miles) north of Athens, destroying dozens of homes and sending thick smoke over the city.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:56+0200independent-UK (en)

Firefighting planes resumed operation at first light in Greece on Wednesday to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes the previous day amid the country's worst heat wave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the....

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:52+0200thecourier (en)

An helicopter drops water over a fire in Varibobi area, northern Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Firefighting planes were resuming operation at first light Wednesday to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens which raced into residential areas the previous day,....

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:45+0200independent-ie (en)

Firefighting planes have resumed operations to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes on Tuesday amid the country’s worst heatwave in decades. T he fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the Greek capital was the worst of 81....

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:44+0200dailyecho (en)

Firefighting planes have resumed operations to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes on Tuesday amid the country’s worst heatwave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the Greek capital was the worst of 81....

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:44+0200chesterfirst (en)

Firefighting planes have resumed operations to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes on Tuesday amid the country’s worst heatwave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the Greek capital was the worst of 81....

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:38+0200impartialreporter (en)

Firefighting planes have resumed operations to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes on Tuesday amid the country’s worst heatwave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the Greek capital was the worst of 81....

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:33+0200ChinaPost (en)

VARIBOBI, Greece (AP) — Firefighting planes resumed operation at first light in Greece on Wednesday to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes the previous day amid the country’s worst heat wave in decades.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:30+0200news4jax (en)

VARIBOBI – Firefighting planes resumed operation at first light in Greece on Wednesday to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes the previous day amid the country's worst heat wave in decades.

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:28+0200yourlocalguardian (en)

Firefighting planes have resumed operations to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes on Tuesday amid the country’s worst heatwave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the Greek capital was the worst of 81....

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:26+0200wowktv (en)

A burned car is seen after a wildfire in Varibobi area, northern Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. More than 500 firefighters struggled through the night to contain a large forest blaze on the outskirts of Athens, which raced into residential areas Tuesday, forcing thousands to flee.

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:21+0200theargus (en)

Firefighting planes have resumed operations to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes on Tuesday amid the country’s worst heatwave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the Greek capital was the worst of 81....

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:20+0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Firefighting planes have resumed operations to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes on Tuesday amid the country’s worst heatwave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the Greek capital was the worst of 81....

Firefighting planes resume flights over wildfire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:17+0200yorkpress (en)

Firefighting planes have resumed operations to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes on Tuesday amid the country’s worst heatwave in decades. The fire in the Varibobi and Tatoi suburbs of the Greek capital was the worst of 81....

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:06+0200timesofindia (en)

A firefighter water dropping helicopter flies over Labiri, near Patras, as Greek authorities grappling with a large forest fire. (File photo/AFP) GREECE: Firefighting planes resumed operation at first light in Greece on Wednesday to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens....

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:03+0200sandiegouniontribune (en)

VARIBOBI, Greece — Firefighting planes resumed operation at first light in Greece on Wednesday to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes the previous day amid the country’s worst heat wave in decades.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:00+0200krqe (en)

A burned car is seen after a wildfire in Varibobi area, northern Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. More than 500 firefighters struggled through the night to contain a large forest blaze on the outskirts of Athens, which raced into residential areas Tuesday, forcing thousands to flee.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T09:00+0200apnews (en)

VARIBOBI, Greece (AP) — Firefighting planes resumed operation at first light in Greece on Wednesday to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes the previous day amid the country’s worst heat wave in decades.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T08:57+0200cbs17 (en)

A burned car is seen after a wildfire in Varibobi area, northern Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. More than 500 firefighters struggled through the night to contain a large forest blaze on the outskirts of Athens, which raced into residential areas Tuesday, forcing thousands to flee.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T08:56+0200clickondetroit (en)

VARIBOBI – Firefighting planes resumed operation at first light in Greece on Wednesday to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes the previous day amid the country's worst heat wave in decades.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T08:55+0200news-yahoo (en)

Greece Wildfire A burned car is seen after a wildfire in Varibobi area, northern Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. More than 500 firefighters struggled through the night to contain a large forest blaze on the outskirts of Athens, which raced into residential areas Tuesday, forcing thousands to flee.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T08:55+0200actionnewsjax (en)

Greece Wildfire A burned car is seen after a wildfire in Varibobi area, northern Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. More than 500 firefighters struggled through the night to contain a large forest blaze on the outskirts of Athens, which raced into residential areas Tuesday, forcing thousands to flee.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T08:54+0200ABCnews (en)

VARIBOBI, Greece -- Firefighting planes resumed operation at first light in Greece on Wednesday to tackle a major forest fire on the northern outskirts of Athens that forced thousands to flee their homes the previous day amid the country's worst heat wave in decades.

300 people evacuated near Athens, a threatened power plant in Turkey

2021-08-04T08:52+0200archyde (en)

Greece was plagued by new forest fires on Tuesday, especially north of Athens, where some 300 people were evacuated according to firefighters, while in Turkey, where the fires killed eight, the flames are closing in of a thermal power station in Milas, in the south of the country.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T08:51+0200wsoctv (en)

Greece Wildfire A burned car is seen after a wildfire in Varibobi area, northern Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. More than 500 firefighters struggled through the night to contain a large forest blaze on the outskirts of Athens, which raced into residential areas Tuesday, forcing thousands to flee.

Firefighting planes resume flights over fire north of Athens

2021-08-04T08:48+0200sfgate (en)

1 of 9 A burned car is seen after a wildfire in Varibobi area, northern Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. More than 500 firefighters struggled through the night to contain a large forest blaze on the outskirts of Athens, which raced into residential areas Tuesday, forcing thousands to flee.

Cyprus sends help to Greece as wildfires rage on

2021-08-04T07:51+0200cyprus-mail (en)

Greek authorities have evacuated homes as a wildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Greece saw some 81 forest fires in 24 hours as it grappled with its worst heatwave in decades, according to Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias statements to reporters.

Incendi: piromani e climate change, un malaffare consolidato

2021-08-04T07:34+0200247libero (it)

Il caldo intenso, la siccità e il forte vento aiutano i piromani a realizzare i propri intenti criminosi. Ma i cambiamenti climatici ne aumentano intensità e estensione. Forse mai come questa estate, l’ Italia e molti altri Paesi del Mediterraneo sono stati colpiti da vasti incendi .

Deadly wildfire encircles Turkish power plant

2021-08-04T05:28+0200dawn (en)

HISARONU: Roaring blazes encircled a Turkish thermal power plant on Tuesday and forced farmers to herd panicked cattle toward the sea, as wildfires that have killed eight people raged for a seventh day. The nation of 84 million has been transfixed in horror as the most destructive wildfires in....

Incendi: piromani e climate change, un malaffare consolidato

2021-08-04T05:15+0200ambienteambienti (it)

Il caldo intenso, la siccità e il forte vento aiutano i piromani a realizzare i propri intenti criminosi. Ma i cambiamenti climatici ne aumentano intensità e estensione. Forse mai come questa estate, l’ Italia e molti altri Paesi del Mediterraneo sono stati colpiti da vasti incendi .

Deadly wildfire encircles Turkish power plant

2021-08-04T00:51+0200english-alaraby (en)

Blazes across the region. Officials in neighbouring Greece have blamed two blazes on the island of Rhodes and the Peloponnese peninsula on a record heatwave they link to climate change. Hundreds of firefighters, water-bombing planes and helicopters were battling forest fires near Athens, that have....

Deadly wildfire encircles Turkish power plant

2021-08-04T00:20+0200urdupoint (en)

Hisaronu, Turkey, Aug 3 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Aug, 2021 ) :Roaring blazes encircled a Turkish thermal power plant Tuesday and forced farmers to herd panicked cattle toward the sea, as wildfires that have killed eight people raged for a seventh day.

US Emphasizes Support to Albania as Wildfires Advance

2021-08-03T19:33+0200albaniannews (en)

Embassy of the United States in Tirana underlined Tuesday that its mother country will stand by Albania ’s side in times of need as it sent prayers for the citizens affected by the forest fires. In its statement, the Embassy put in the limelight equipment donated by the US, which are being used to....

Forest Fires Risks Homes in Gjirokastra

2021-08-03T17:32+0200albaniannews (en)

Wildfires erupted in different cities of Albania this week, while the situation is more grave in Gjirokastra. A blaze has been burning a forested area of Lunxheria - Antigone and the Minister of Defense, Niko Peleshi urged to all residents to collaborate as fires are approaching their homes.

WWF, Mediterraneo in fiamme

2021-08-03T11:32+0200247libero (it)

, incendi record in Turchia, rischiamo di perdere specie uniche e habitat per milioni di persone. WWF, Mediterraneo in fiamme, l’ondata di caldo estremo che sta interessando l’Europa meridionale non si ferma e potrebbe essere una delle peggiori di sempre.

WWF, Mediterraneo in fiamme

2021-08-03T11:10+0200ligurianotizie (it)

, incendi record in Turchia, rischiamo di perdere specie uniche e habitat per milioni di persone. WWF, Mediterraneo in fiamme, l’ondata di caldo estremo che sta interessando l’Europa meridionale non si ferma e potrebbe essere una delle peggiori di sempre.

Heat wave fears set in around the world

2021-07-30T04:56+0200chinadaily (en)

A girl cools off in Skopje, North Macedonia, on Wednesday. Authorities have issued a weather warning as the Balkan country faces extreme high temperatures of over 43 C. [BORIS GRDANOSKI/AP] SKOPJE, North Macedonia－Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings in....

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-29T12:44+0200europost (en)

Photo: ap A girl walks on the edge of a fountain on a hot day in downtown Skopje, North Macedonia, Wednesday July 28, 2021. Europost Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 43 C (109.

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-29T11:25+0200spokesman (en)

SKOPJE, North Macedonia – Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 109.4 F in inland areas. Public health officials in North Macedonia on Wednesday said all six....

The most intense heat wave of the summer reaches Europe

2021-07-29T04:42+0200explica (en)

In the coming days the balkan peninsula It is going to become a huge oven that will reach 45 degrees in some areas of Greece, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania , Romania or Bulgaria in what is already considered the biggest heat wave of this year in Europe, and that will also reach some parts of Italy.

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-29T01:41+0200japantoday (en)

Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 43 C (109.4 F) in inland areas. Public health officials in North Macedonia on Wednesday said all six of the country’s....

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T23:42+0200tribtown (en)

SKOPJE, North Macedonia Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 43 C (109.4 F) in inland areas. Public health officials in North Macedonia on Wednesday said all....

Meteo, arriva l’ondata di caldo più forte dell’estate 2021 in Europa: temperature fino a +45°C tra Italia, Balcani e Turchia – MAPPE

2021-07-28T23:25+0200meteoweb (it)

Gli ultimi giorni di luglio e i primi di agosto porteranno l’ ondata di caldo più intensa dell’estate 2021 in Europa finora. Le temperature si spingeranno ben al di sopra dei +40°C in alcune aree, potendo arrivare fino a +45°C in Italia e Balcani. Il mese di luglio ha portato un forte caldo sui settori meridionali e sudorientali del continente.

Baking Balkans as heatwave set to sizzle parts of southeast Europe

2021-07-28T19:20+0200euronews-en (en)

Temperatures will hit as high as 43 degrees celsius in southeast Europe, as authorities issue a weather warning ahead of an expected heat wave on Thursday. In North Macedonia , health officials have urged a pause in construction work and called for municipal-level initiatives to help the elderly and the homeless.

Southeast Europe braces for heat wave as Athens appoints chief heat officer

2021-07-28T19:16+0200kathimerini-en (en)

Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 43 degrees Celsius in inland areas. Municipal authorities in Athens this week began providing air-conditioned spaces to....

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T18:37+0200TorontoStar (en)

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Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T18:34+0200eagletribune (en)

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 43 C (109.4 F) in inland areas. Public health officials in North Macedonia on Wednesday....

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T18:31+0200ChinaPost (en)

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 43 C (109.4 F) in inland areas. Public health officials in North Macedonia on Wednesday....

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T18:27+0200wsoctv (en)

Romania Heatwave People walk by city fountains at sunset, at the end of a very warm day, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The Romanian weather authority has issued a heatwave warning for the next two days in the Romanian capital with temperatures expected to go above 35 degrees centigrade (95 Fahrenheit) in the shade.

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T18:27+0200krqe (en)

People walk by city fountains at sunset, at the end of a very warm day, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The Romanian weather authority has issued a heatwave warning for the next two days in the Romanian capital with temperatures expected to go above 35 degrees centigrade (95 Fahrenheit) in the shade.

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T18:24+0200wowktv (en)

People walk by city fountains at sunset, at the end of a very warm day, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The Romanian weather authority has issued a heatwave warning for the next two days in the Romanian capital with temperatures expected to go above 35 degrees centigrade (95 Fahrenheit) in the shade.

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T18:05+0200news4jax (en)

People walk by city fountains at sunset, at the end of a very warm day, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The Romanian weather authority has issued a heatwave warning for the next two days in the Romanian capital with temperatures expected to go above 35 degrees centigrade (95 Fahrenheit) in the shade.

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T18:01+0200clickondetroit (en)

People walk by city fountains at sunset, at the end of a very warm day, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The Romanian weather authority has issued a heatwave warning for the next two days in the Romanian capital with temperatures expected to go above 35 degrees centigrade (95 Fahrenheit) in the shade.

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T18:00+0200sandiegouniontribune (en)

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 43 C (109.4 F) in inland areas. Public health officials in North Macedonia on Wednesday said....

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T17:59+0200ABCnews (en)

SKOPJE, North Macedonia -- Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 43 C (109.4 F) in inland areas. Public health officials in North Macedonia on Wednesday said....

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T17:57+0200independent-UK (en)

Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 43 C (109.4 F) in inland areas. Public health officials in North Macedonia on Wednesday said all six of the country’s....

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T17:57+0200news-yahoo (en)

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Authorities in several southeast European countries have issued weather warnings before a heat wave in the region expected Thursday that is set to push temperatures to as high as 43 C (109.4 F) in inland areas. Public health officials in North Macedonia on Wednesday....

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T17:55+0200actionnewsjax (en)

Romania Heatwave People walk by city fountains at sunset, at the end of a very warm day, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The Romanian weather authority has issued a heatwave warning for the next two days in the Romanian capital with temperatures expected to go above 35 degrees centigrade (95 Fahrenheit) in the shade.

Countries in southeast Europe brace for heat wave

2021-07-28T17:51+0200cbs17 (en)

People walk by city fountains at sunset, at the end of a very warm day, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The Romanian weather authority has issued a heatwave warning for the next two days in the Romanian capital with temperatures expected to go above 35 degrees centigrade (95 Fahrenheit) in the shade.