Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T23:40+0200GulfDailyNews (en)

ALGIERS: Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across....

Almost 100,000 hectares of forest burned in Greece in less than two weeks

2021-08-11T23:19+0200thejournal (en)

Fire in the north of the Greek island of Euboa Source: Alamy Stock Photo. NEARLY 100,000 HECTARES of forestry and farmland have burned in less than two weeks in Greece in the worst wave of wildfires since 2007, the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) has said.

At Least 65 Killed In Algerian Wildfires - State TV

2021-08-11T22:01+0200news-yahoo-in (en)

ALGIERS:Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as the country battled some of the most destructive blazes in its history. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires, which have burnt most....

69 killed in Algeria as Mediterranean forest fires spread

2021-08-11T22:01+0200naveenbharat (en)

Tizzy Ouzou: The death toll reached at least 69 as firefighters, soldiers and civilian volunteers battled fires in the forests of northern Algeria on Wednesday, the latest wildfire to hit the Mediterranean. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune declared three days of national mourning starting Thursday,....

Europe roasts on 114th floor “heat dome”: Italy, Spain and Greece anticipate heat waves, droughts and wildfires

2021-08-11T21:52+0200eminetra (en)

Today, Sicily’s Agricultural Meteorological Information Service reported that temperatures reached 119F at Syracuse Station on the island, but Spain’s Meteorological Service said temperatures could exceed 111F in some areas this week. Said.It comes because the heat from Sahara swallows most of the Mediterranean region.

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 65 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T21:17+0200cbs46 (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 65 people on Tuesday, including 28 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the state-run Algeria Press Service (APS) and Algerian media said. Twelve soldiers remain in critical condition after the fires broke out in the mountainous region of the country, the....

At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires - state TV

2021-08-11T21:15+0200reuters (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as the country battled some of the most destructive blazes in its history. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires,....

Incendi e caldo estremo devastano l'Algeria che chiede aiuto al mondo

2021-08-11T21:07+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di mercoledì 11 agosto 2021) Almeno 28 militari e 37 civili hanno perso la vita. Tanti i feriti, anche in condizioni molto serie, ricoverati negli ospedali. In Grecia bruciano le foreste del Peloponneso, il premier Mitsotakis ha ... Ultime Notizie dalla rete : Incendi caldo Almeno 28 militari e 37 civili hanno perso la vita.

With the killer weathers warning issued to the British, Europe has reached a “highest ever” temperature of 48.8 ° C.

2021-08-11T20:51+0200eminetra (en)

Europe hit what seems to be the best Today’s temperature is extremely high at 48.8 ° C, and a killer weather warning has been issued to British people overseas. A heat surge in Sahara from Africa to the entire continent has caused temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius to skyrocket this week.

PM Shmyhal expresses support for Greek people in connection with massive wildfires

2021-08-11T20:35+0200menafn (en)

- UkrinForm) Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal expressed support for the Greek people in connection with massive forest fires. He said this during a phone conversation with Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday, August 11, according to the Government portal.

Algeria wildfire toll rises to 65 as 28 firefighters perish

2021-08-11T20:35+0200businessday (en)

Algiers — Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country’s history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires, which have....

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 65 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T20:28+0200foxcarolina (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 65 people on Tuesday, including 28 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the state-run Algeria Press Service (APS) and Algerian media said. Twelve soldiers remain in critical condition after the fires broke out in the mountainous region of the country, the....

At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires

2021-08-11T20:07+0200straitstimesSG (en)

ALGIERS (REUTERS) - Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday (Aug 11), as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history raged. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires, which....

Almost 100,000 hectares of forest burned in Greek fires

2021-08-11T19:42+0200timesofindia (en)

Local youths and volunteers gather in an open field and wait to support firefighters during a wildfire next to the village of Kamatriades, near Istiaia, northern Evia island on August 9, 2021. (AFP) ATHENS: Nearly 100,000 hectares of forestry and farmland have burned in less than two weeks in....

Almost 100,000 Hectares Of Forest Burned In Greek Fires

2021-08-11T19:16+0200barrons (en)

More than 93,600 hectares (231,000 acres) went up in smoke in just 14 days, fuelled by an extraordinary heatwave that struck at the beginning of August, according to AFP calculations based on EFFIS data from July 29 to August 11. The average burn over the same period between 2008-2020 was 2,330 hectares.

Europe hits ‘highest ever’ temperature of 48.8C as killer weathers warning issued to Brits

2021-08-11T19:09+0200thesun (en)

In Syracusa, Italy, today temperatures surged up to 48.8C according to the official Sicilian Agrometeorological Information Service - a new record for Europe. The previous was held by Athens after temperatures hit 48C there in 1977. But smashing the record is not something the people of Sicily are....

At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires

2021-08-11T18:37+0200gulfnews (en)

A man looks at a forest fire near the village of Larbaa Nath Irathen, neat Tizi Ouzou, in the mountainous Kabyle region, 100 kilometres (60 miles) east of Algeria's capital of Algiers on August 12, 2021. Image Credit: AP. Algiers: Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have....

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T18:30+0200europesun (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern Algeria since Monday night and Interior Minister Kamel Beldjoud accused arsonists of igniting the flames.

Alicante is hit by meteotsunami flooding streets and beaches and damaging cars

2021-08-11T18:21+0200dailymail (en)

Meteotsunamis are similar to tsunamis but are not triggered by seismic activity on the ocean floor. Instead, meteotsunamis are driven by air-pressure disturbances linked with fast-moving weather events, like severe thunderstorms. The storm front generates the wave, which moves towards the coast,....

Lancashire firefighters helping to battle blazes in Greece

2021-08-11T18:12+0200thevisitor (en)

Four Lancashire firefighters have been sent to Greece as part of an effort to combat the raging wildfires which have devastated the country. A blaze engulfs trees in its path as forest fires approach the village of Pefki on Evia (Euboea) island, Greece's second largest island, on August 8, 2021.

At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires

2021-08-11T18:00+0200omanobserver-om (en)

ALGIERS: Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires, which have....

Spirlì fa il punto sull'emergenza incendi in Calabria: 'Situazione drammatica, in corso 110 roghi'

2021-08-11T17:49+0200247libero (it)

Flames rise from a forest fire near the village of Makrimalli on the island of Evia, northeast of Athens, on August 13, 2019. - Hundreds of villagers were evacuated on August 13 and the Greek prime minister cancelled a vacation as scores of firefighters battled a major wildfire on the country's second-largest island of Evia, authorities said.

At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires

2021-08-11T17:25+0200oann (en)

A helicopter collects water from Taksebt dam to extinguish a wildfire in the mountainous Tizi Ouzou region, east of Algiers, Algeria August 11, 2021. REUTERS/Abdelaziz Boumzar. August 11, 2021. ALGIERS (Reuters) -Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65....

Grecia. Un rifugio per i cani (e i gatti) smarriti e feriti negli incendi

2021-08-11T17:23+0200rainews (it)

Migliaia di persone sono state evacuate a causa dei 586 incendi registrati in tutto il Paese, aggravati dalla peggiore ondata di calore degli ultimi 30 anni. 11 agosto 2021 Un rifugio per animali domestici smarriti e feriti durante alcuni degli incendi divampati nelle ultime settimane in Grecia è stato allestito da alcuni volontari ad Atene.

Spirlì fa il punto sull’emergenza incendi in Calabria: “Situazione drammatica, in corso 110 roghi”

2021-08-11T17:18+0200ilmeridio (it)

Flames rise from a forest fire near the village of Makrimalli on the island of Evia, northeast of Athens, on August 13, 2019. - Hundreds of villagers were evacuated on August 13 and the Greek prime minister cancelled a vacation as scores of firefighters battled a major wildfire on the country's second-largest island of Evia, authorities said.

Lancashire firefighters helping to battle blazes in Greece

2021-08-11T17:14+0200lancasterguardian (en)

Four Lancashire firefighters have been sent to Greece as part of an effort to combat the raging wildfires which have devastated the country. A blaze engulfs trees in its path as forest fires approach the village of Pefki on Evia (Euboea) island, Greece's second largest island, on August 8, 2021.

Heatwave sweeps across Italy as Greece fights to contain fire damage

2021-08-11T17:13+0200trtworld (en)

Experts have blamed climate change for the wildfires ravaging Italy, Greece and other countries. (AP) The wildfires that have left behind a trail of destruction in more than a dozen countries across the world, continue to ravage parts of Europe especially Italy and Greece.

Lancashire firefighters helping to battle blazes in Greece

2021-08-11T17:12+0200lep (en)

Four Lancashire firefighters have been sent to Greece as part of an effort to combat the raging wildfires which have devastated the country. A blaze engulfs trees in its path as forest fires approach the village of Pefki on Evia (Euboea) island, Greece's second largest island, on August 8, 2021.

At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires as Greece, Turkey also battle blazes

2021-08-11T17:06+0200CBC (en)

Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires, which have burned most....

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T16:28+0200defenceweb-za (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern....

Greece Fires: Foreign Assistance Surpasses All Expectations

2021-08-11T16:24+0200greekreporter (en)

Slovak firefighters assessing the situation on the Greek island of Evia. Credit: Greek Reporter. As Greece fights for the ninth consecutive day the fires that have ravaged huge parts of the country, the assistance provided by dozens of nations has reached unprecedented proportions.

Algeria forest fires: At least 65 people killed as fires spread

2021-08-11T16:22+0200bbc (en)

Wildfires tearing through northern Algeria have now killed at least 65 people, including 28 soldiers deployed to help the firefighters. The blazes in the mountainous Kabylie region are some of the worst in the country's history. Officials have blamed arson for many of them.

At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires

2021-08-11T16:16+0200thetimes-za (en)

A firefighter uses a water hose during a forest fire in Ain al-Hammam village in the Tizi Ouzou region, east of Algiers, Algeria, on August 10 2021. Image: REUTERS/Abdelaziz Boumzar. Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television....

British face 47C Sizzler as Alicante is hit by a “mini tsunami” caused by Sahara’s heat surge

2021-08-11T16:15+0200eminetra (en)

Heat waves are set to send temperatures to dangerously high levels. Rare tidal phenomena flooded beaches, promenades and nearby streets, damaging cars and drifting boats. This was due to a dramatic drop in atmospheric pressure as hot, dry air was pushed in from North Africa, resulting in record temperatures.

Greece Fires: Foreign Assistance Surpasses All Expectations

2021-08-11T16:14+0200banksnews (en)

” width=”696″> Slovak firefighters assessing the situation on the Greek island of Evia. Credit: Greek Reporter. As Greece fights for the ninth consecutive day the fires that have ravaged huge parts of the country, the assistance provided by dozens of nations has reached unprecedented proportions.

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T15:45+0200polandsun (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern Algeria since Monday night and Interior Minister Kamel Beldjoud accused arsonists of igniting the flames.

At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires

2021-08-11T15:20+0200thechronicleherald (en)

ALGIERS (Reuters) -Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires,....

Slovak firefighters help put out wildfires on Greek island Evia

2021-08-11T15:15+0200rtvs-en (en)

Members of the Firefighter and Emergency Corps (HaZZ) are helping to contain large-scale wildfires in Greece , the press department of the Interior Minister's Office announced on Tuesday, adding that Slovak firefighters are present on the island of Evia (Euboea), the most affected by the fires.

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T15:07+0200longbeachstar (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern Algeria since Monday night and Interior Minister Kamel Beldjoud accused arsonists of igniting the flames.

News24.com | Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T15:01+0200news24 (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern Algeria since Monday night and Interior Minister Kamel Beldjoud accused arsonists of igniting the flames.

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T15:00+0200cambodiantimes (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern Algeria since Monday night and Interior Minister Kamel Beldjoud accused arsonists of igniting the flames.

Death toll from Algeria’s wildfire rises to 65

2021-08-11T14:43+0200trtworld (en)

A man looks at a forest fire near the village of Larbaa Nath Irathen, near Tizi Ouzou, in the mountainous Kabyle region of Algeria on August 11, 2021. (AP) Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported, as some of the most....

Algeria sees ‘criminal hands’ behind forest fires, scores dead

2021-08-11T14:41+0200thearabweekly (en)

ALGIERS--Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country’s history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires, which have....

Death toll mounts in Algeria as dozens of wildfires continue to burn

2021-08-11T14:29+0200france24-en (en)

Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires , which have burnt....

At least 65 dead as wildfires burn throughout Algeria

2021-08-11T14:23+0200RTERadio (en)

The fires as being described as the most destructive in the country's history. Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people. The fires as being described as the most destructive in the country's history. The government has deployed the army to help....

Map of wildfires in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus as devastation sweeps across Southern Europe

2021-08-11T14:03+0200inews-co-uk (en)

An enormous blaze grew overnight in the Peloponnese peninsula, forcing the evacuation of more villages as emergency services battled wildfires in Greece for the ninth successive day. is experiencing its worst heatwave since 1987, which has created conditions perfect for forest fires.

At Least 65 Killed In Algerian Wildfires

2021-08-11T14:01+0200ndtvnews (en)

Algiers: Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires, which have....

At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires

2021-08-11T13:58+0200metro-us (en)

ALGIERS (Reuters) -Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country’s history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the fires,....

Dalla SIBERIA al MEDITERRANEO: il MONDO continua a BRUCIARE. Il VIDEO è DRAMMATICO, leggi articolo completo

2021-08-11T13:51+0200ilmeteo (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. Il VIDEO in alto.

Africa At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires 11:22 AM UTC

2021-08-11T13:50+0200reuters-it (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the....

UPDATED: 65 dead in Algeria fires, 28 of them soldiers: New toll

2021-08-11T13:41+0200ahram-EN (en)

At least 65 people, 28 of them soldiers deployed as relief firefighters, have been killed as dozens of wildfires raged for a second day in Algeria Wednesday, state television reported. "The death toll from the forest fires has climbed to 65 dead -- 28 soldiers and 37 civilians -- most of them in Tizi Ouzou district" east of the capital, it said.

AfricaAt least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires11:22 AM UTC

2021-08-11T13:38+0200ara-reuters (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the....

AfricaAt least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires11:22 AM UTC

2021-08-11T13:37+0200reuters-br (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the....

Africa At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires 11:22 AM UTC

2021-08-11T13:31+0200reuters-es (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the....

AfricaAt least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires11:22 AM UTC

2021-08-11T13:28+0200reuters-af (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the....

AfricaAt least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires11:22 AM UTC

2021-08-11T13:27+0200reuters-fr (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the....

At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires

2021-08-11T13:21+0200reuters (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Wildfires tearing through forested areas of northern Algeria have killed at least 65 people, state television reported on Wednesday, as some of the most destructive blazes in the country's history continued to rage. The government has deployed the army to help fight the....

I Vigili del Fuoco emiliano romagnoli ospitano i colleghi tedeschi diretti in Grecia

2021-08-11T13:15+0200reggio2000 (it)

I Vigili del Fuoco dell’Emila Romagna hanno ospitato per la notte, nella sede della Direzione Regionale Vigili del Fuoco Emilia Romagna a Bologna, la colonna mobile dei colleghi tedeschi diretti in Grecia per contrastare gli incendi di bosco che stanno devastando il territorio ellenico.

Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis converses by telephone with Russian Minister of Transport Vitaly Saveliev on additional Russian assistance in tackling forest fires (Athens, 09.08.2021)

2021-08-11T12:36+0200africanewswire (en)

Comments Off on Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis converses by telephone with Russian Minister of Transport Vitaly Saveliev on additional Russian assistance in tackling forest fires (Athens, 09.08.2021) Following the telephone conversation between the Greek Prime Minister....

In Aftermath of Unprecedented Blazes, Russian Villagers Place Hope in Putin

2021-08-11T12:17+0200themoscowtimes (en)

DZHABYK, Chelyabinsk Region As high winds drove wildfire through parched woodland to close in on the village of Dzhabyk in early July, schoolteacher Lyubov Slyusar crammed a handful of pupils into her car and drove through the burning forest to safety along the sole dirt track connecting the settlement with the outside world.

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including…

2021-08-11T12:11+0200cyprus-mail (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern....

In photos: Where wildfires are blazing around the world - Axios

2021-08-11T12:01+0200google-top-stories-innovatie (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 (Euboea) island, Greece 's second largest island, on August 8, 2021. Photo: Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP via Getty Images.

Russian planes assisting in efforts to combat wildfires on Greece’s Peloponnese Peninsula

2021-08-11T12:00+0200itartass_en (en)

ATHENS, August 11. /TASS/. Russia’s Beriev Be-200 and Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft have joined efforts to combat forest fires in the Arcadia region on Greece ’s Peloponnese Peninsula, a spokesman for the Greek Fire Response Service told TASS on Wednesday. Two Il-76 planes arrived in Greece on Tuesday to....

In photos: Where wildfires are blazing around the world - Axios

2021-08-11T11:56+0200google-top-stories (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 (Euboea) island, Greece 's second largest island, on August 8, 2021. Photo: Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP via Getty Images.

Wildfire Rips Through Algeria, Killing 42 People

2021-08-11T11:42+0200tolonews (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern....

Baku pays condolences to Algiers over Algerian wildfires

2021-08-11T11:00+0200azernews (en)

By Vafa Ismayilova. Baku has paid condolences to Algiers over devastating wildfires in Algeria. In a statement posted on its official Twitter account on August 11, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said: "News on forest fires in Algeria and its devastating consequences deeply saddened us.

42 people killed in Algeria wildfires

2021-08-11T10:56+0200middle-east-online_en (en)

ALGIERS - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across....

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T10:26+0200inquirer (en)

ALGIERS — Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across....

Greece wildfires: Should I cancel my holiday?

2021-08-11T10:14+0200independent-UK (en)

Large fires are also burning in Greece ’s southern Peloponnese region, where hundreds of businesses have been destroyed or damaged, and power cuts have affected at least 17,000 households. The Peloponnese peninsula is home to Ancient Olympia, the site where the Olympics were held in anitiquity. Firefighters prevented the fire from reaching the area.

I sogni dei profughi si fermano a Lesbo

2021-08-11T09:58+0200internazionale (it)

Per la Grecia, ha detto il primo ministro Kyriakos Mitsotakis, quella del 2021 è l’estate più calda degli ultimi trent’anni e gli incendi – che stanno bruciando i boschi intorno ad Atene e hanno costretto migliaia di abitanti e turisti a fuggire dall’isola di Evia – sono “un disastro naturale di dimensioni senza precedenti”.

I Vigili del Fuoco emiliano romagnoli ospitano i colleghi tedeschi diretti in Grecia

2021-08-11T09:48+0200247libero (it)

I Vigili del Fuoco dell’Emila Romagna hanno ospitato per la notte, nella sede della Direzione Regionale Vigili del Fuoco Emilia Romagna a Bologna, la colonna mobile dei colleghi tedeschi diretti in Grecia per contrastare gli incendi di bosco che stanno devastando il territorio ellenico.

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T09:22+0200oann (en)

A civil protection rescue worker walks near smoke rising from a forest fire in the mountainous Tizi Ouzou province, east of Algiers, Algeria August 10, 2021. REUTERS/Abdelaziz Boumzar. August 11, 2021. By Hamid Ould Ahmed. ALGIERS (Reuters) -Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday,....

I Vigili del Fuoco emiliano romagnoli ospitano i colleghi tedeschi diretti in Grecia

2021-08-11T09:15+0200sassuolo2000 (it)

I Vigili del Fuoco dell’Emila Romagna hanno ospitato per la notte, nella sede della Direzione Regionale Vigili del Fuoco Emilia Romagna a Bologna, la colonna mobile dei colleghi tedeschi diretti in Grecia per contrastare gli incendi di bosco che stanno devastando il territorio ellenico.

Africa Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers 6:51 AM UTC

2021-08-11T09:05+0200reuters-it (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

Africa Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers 6:51 AM UTC

2021-08-11T09:00+0200reuters-es (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

GRECIA 9 min Orrore tra le fiamme Il racconto di chi ha visto morire amici e parenti e di chi è stato impegnato nelle operazioni di soccorso e spegnimento

2021-08-11T09:00+0200tio (it)

La Grecia è in fiamme da settimane. Il cielo sopra la bella isola di Evia, nota anche come Eubea, è rosso fuoco e si fatica a respirare tanto l’aria è impregnata di fumo. I media locali trasmettono, notte e giorno, scene drammatiche di persone che scappano: turisti fatti evacuare dai villaggi....

TURKEY Some 274 blazes contained, 1 ongoing in southwestern Turkey: Minister As many as 274 forest fires in Turkey have been brought under control while one continues to burn in the Aegean province of Muğla, the country's agriculture and forestry minister said on Aug. 10.

2021-08-11T08:56+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

Some 274 blazes contained, 1 ongoing in southwestern Turkey: Minister ANKARA As many as 274 forest fires in have been brought under control while one continues to burn in the Aegean province of Muğla , the country's agriculture and forestry minister said on Aug. 10.

Drone footage reveals devastation after wildfires

2021-08-11T08:56+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

MUĞLA Hills near the Turkish sea resort of Marmaris were once decked in a thick green pine forest until wildfires took the region in its grip, leaving the same hills looking like a ghostly, grey-brown landscape topped with blackened tree stumps as though sketched in charcoal.

I Vigili del Fuoco emiliano romagnoli ospitano i colleghi tedeschi diretti in Grecia

2021-08-11T08:56+0200reggio2000 (it)

I Vigili del Fuoco dell’Emila Romagna hanno ospitato per la notte, nella sede della Direzione Regionale Vigili del Fuoco Emilia Romagna a Bologna, la colonna mobile dei colleghi tedeschi diretti in Grecia per contrastare gli incendi di bosco che stanno devastando il territorio ellenico.

Algeria forest fires kill dozens, arson suspected

2021-08-11T08:43+0200trtworld (en)

People attempt to put out a fire in the mountainous Tizi Ouzou province, east of Algiers, Algeria on August 10, 2021. (Reuters) Algeria’s government has said arsonists were responsible for dozens of forest fires that have killed 42 people, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the flames, and destroyed homes east of the capital.

Over 270 blazes contained, 1 ongoing in southwestern Turkey: Official

2021-08-11T08:40+0200yenisafak-en (en)

As many as 274 forest fires in Turkey have been brought under control while one continues to burn in the Aegean province of Mugla, the country's agriculture and forestry minister said Tuesday. Speaking at a news conference prior to a firefighting coordination meeting in the town of Marmaris, Bekir....

Algeria wildfires rage on as 25 soldiers killed trying to save residents from flames FOREST FIRES in Algeria have claimed the lives of at least 25 Algerian soldiers as they...

2021-08-11T08:38+0200express (en)

The Kabyle region is 100 km (60 miles) east of the country's capital, Algiers, and has no water-dumping planes. READ MORE: British crews fighting Greek wildfires On Tuesday night, the President announced at least 17 civilians have died in the fires This is the latest region to be plagued with devastating wildfires.

K24: 25 Soldiers succumb as wildfire rips through Algeria

2021-08-11T08:15+0200kenyamoja (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern....

Algeria fires kill at least 42, including soldiers

2021-08-11T07:58+0200yahoo-sg (en)

Thick plumes of smoke blanketed northern Algeria on Tuesday as forest fires ripped through the region, killing at least 42 people - including over two dozen soldiers deployed to fight the blazes. Residents said the soldiers were killed in different areas, with some trying to extinguish the flames and others cut off by the spreading fire.

274 blazes contained, 1 ongoing in southwestern Turkey: Official

2021-08-11T07:54+0200news-az (en)

As many as 274 forest fires in Turkey have been brought under control while one continues to burn in the Aegean province of Mugla, the country's agriculture and forestry minister said, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at a news conference prior to a firefighting coordination meeting in the town of....

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing...

2021-08-11T07:22+0200dhakatribune (en)

Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern Algeria since Monday night. Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

Wildfire in Algeria kills 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T07:14+0200TheFrontierPost-en (en)

Monitoring Desk. ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

Saudi Leadership Condoles Algeria President over Forest Fire Victims

2021-08-11T06:51+0200aawsat (en)

The Saudi leadership offered on Tuesday its condolences to Algeria over the deaths from forest fires. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, sent separate cables of condolences to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

Wildfire Rips through Algeria, Killing 42 People Including Soldiers

2021-08-11T06:51+0200aawsat (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern....

Tourists are not put off by forest fires that rage in Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

2021-08-11T06:48+0200tv6 (en)

Travel organizations have not noticed an increase in cancellations, despite coverage of the major wildfires of Italy, Greece , and Turkey. A tour of NU.nl, including Subweb, TUI and Corendon, shows this. A spokesperson for Corendon said that they noticed that people who have booked a trip are particularly excited about it.

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T06:28+0200thedailystarBD (en)

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern....

Dozens of rescuers are killed: fire spreads in Algeria

2021-08-11T04:43+0200archyde (en)

Several Mediterranean countries are fighting severe forest fires. Now more and more fires are breaking out in Algeria. Soldiers save people from the flames, 25 leaving their own lives with them. In Greece , firefighters continue to do Sisyphean work. At least 42 people were killed in severe forest fires in Algeria.

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T04:36+0200thesundaily (en)

ALGIERS: Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across....

AfricaWildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiersAugust 10, 2021

2021-08-11T04:02+0200reuters-br (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

Africa Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers August 10, 2021

2021-08-11T03:59+0200reuters-es (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

AfricaWildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiersAugust 10, 2021

2021-08-11T03:57+0200reuters-af (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

AfricaWildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiersAugust 10, 2021

2021-08-11T03:55+0200reuters-fr (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

Africa Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers August 10, 2021

2021-08-11T03:49+0200reuters-it (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

AfricaWildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiersAugust 10, 2021

2021-08-11T03:49+0200ara-reuters (en)

ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

274 blazes contained, 1 ongoing in southwestern Turkey: Official

2021-08-11T03:26+0200aa-en (en)

ANKARA. As many as 274 forest fires in Turkey have been brought under control while one continues to burn in the Aegean province of Mugla, the country's agriculture and forestry minister said Tuesday. Speaking at a news conference prior to a firefighting coordination meeting in the town of Marmaris,....

42 people killed as wildfire rips through Algeria

2021-08-11T01:15+0200independent-UK (en)

A forest fires have killed 42 people in Algeria , including 25 members of the military mobilised to help put out the blaze. Dozens of fires have raged through forest areas across the northern part of the country since Monday night. Interior minister Kamel Beldjoud accused arsonists of igniting the....

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....

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T00:32+0200straitstimesSG (en)

ALGIERS (REUTERS) - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday (Aug 10), including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

Grecia: premier, su incendi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza

2021-08-11T00:25+0200CorriereDiComo (it)

(ANSA) – ROMA, 10 AGO – Per la prima volta dall’inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. "Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente", ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T00:24+0200metro-us (en)

ALGIERS (Reuters) -Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital. Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas....

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T00:21+0200oann (en)

A civil protection rescue worker walks near smoke rising from a forest fire in the mountainous Tizi Ouzou province, east of Algiers, Algeria August 10, 2021. REUTERS/Abdelaziz Boumzar. August 10, 2021. By Hamid Ould Ahmed. ALGIERS (Reuters) -Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday,....

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T00:05+0200trust (en)

(Recasts and adds other soldiers injured) By Hamid Ould Ahmed. ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers

2021-08-11T00:03+0200reuters (en)

By Hamid Ould Ahmed ALGIERS (Reuters) -Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said, as thick clouds of smoke covered much of the mountainous Kabylie region east of the capital.

'Arsonists-lit' Algeria fires kill dozens, including 25 soldiers

2021-08-10T23:39+0200trtworld (en)

People attempt to put out a fire in the mountainous Tizi Ouzou province, east of Algiers, Algeria on August 10, 2021. (Reuters) Algeria’s government has said arsonists were responsible for dozens of forest fires that have killed 42 people, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the flames, and destroyed homes east of the capital.

Algeria forest fires: Dozens killed in Kabylie region

2021-08-10T23:25+0200news-yahoo (en)

At least 25 Algerian soldiers and 17 civilians have been killed in wildfires to the east of the capital Algiers, the country's prime minister has said. Several more soldiers were injured fighting the fires, in the forested Kabylie region. Temperatures of up to 46C were forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Algeria forest fires: Dozens killed in Kabylie region

2021-08-10T23:03+0200yahoo-au (en)

At least 25 Algerian soldiers and 17 civilians have been killed in wildfires to the east of the capital Algiers, the country's prime minister has said. Several more soldiers were injured fighting the fires, in the forested Kabylie region. Temperatures of up to 46C were forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Algeria forest fires: Dozens killed in Kabylie region

2021-08-10T22:55+0200bbc (en)

At least 25 Algerian soldiers and 17 civilians have been killed in wildfires to the east of the capital Algiers, the country's prime minister has said. Fires have caused devastation in several Mediterranean countries in recent days, including Turkey, Greece , Lebanon and Cyprus.

25 soldiers die fighting wildfires in northern Algeria

2021-08-10T21:37+0200ChinaPost (en)

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria’s president announced Tuesday night that 25 soldiers were killed saving residents from the wildfires ravaging forests and villages east of the capital. The president of the sprawling North African nation tweeted that the soldiers saved 100 citizens from the blazes in....

25 soldiers die fighting wildfires in northern Algeria

2021-08-10T21:30+0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria’s president announced Tuesday night that 25 soldiers were killed saving residents from the wildfires ravaging forests and villages east of the capital. The president of the sprawling North African nation tweeted that the soldiers saved 100 citizens from the blazes in....

Grecia in fiamme, anche l’Alto Adige partecipa alle operazioni di soccorsi

2021-08-10T21:28+0200altoadige (it)

BOLZANO . Diversi Länder tedeschi hanno fornito plotoni di soccorso per combattere gli incendi boschivi in Grecia, la maggior parte dei quali ha transitato in Italia per raggiungere poi la Grecia tramite nave. Un plotone di soccorso proveniente da Bonn, assieme a vigili del fuoco del corpo....

25 soldiers die fighting wildfires in northern Algeria

2021-08-10T21:10+0200kitchenertoday (en)

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria’s president announced Tuesday night that 25 soldiers were killed saving residents from the wildfires ravaging forests and villages east of the capital. The president of the sprawling North African nation tweeted that the soldiers saved 100 citizens from the blazes in....

25 soldiers die fighting wildfires in northern Algeria

2021-08-10T21:00+0200clickondetroit (en)

ALGIERS – Algeria’s president announced Tuesday night that 25 soldiers were killed saving residents from the wildfires ravaging forests and villages east of the capital. The president of the sprawling North African nation tweeted that the soldiers saved 100 citizens from the blazes in two areas in the mountainous Kabyle region, home of the Berbers.

25 soldiers die fighting wildfires in northern Algeria

2021-08-10T20:59+0200startribune (en)

ALGIERS, Algeria — Algeria's president announced Tuesday night that 25 soldiers were killed saving residents from the wildfires ravaging forests and villages east of the capital. The president of the sprawling North African nation tweeted that the soldiers saved 100 citizens from the blazes in two....

Deadly fires devour Algeria's northern forests, leave 7 dead

2021-08-10T20:25+0200apnews (en)

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Firefighters and residents armed with simple tools battled a rash of forest fires in northern Algeria on Tuesday that officials said killed at least seven people. The nation’s interior minister blamed “criminal hands” for some of the blazes.

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....

586 incendi in una settimana: l'Odissea senza fine della Grecia

2021-08-10T20:14+0200euronews-it (it)

Nell'isola greca dell'Egeo sono due i fronti aperti: quello a Kamtriades è sotto controllo, ma il vento forte sta spingendo il fuoco verso il villaggio di Galatsades. Pompieri, soccorritori e volontari stanno cercando di creare una fascia tagliafuoco per evitare che le fiamme raggiungano il villaggio di Kastaniotissa.

Emergenza incendi in Sicilia, stretta collaborazione fra Trento e Bolzano. Alto Adige impegnato anche in Grecia (VIDEO)

2021-08-10T20:09+0200lavocedelnordest (it)

In Grecia Bolzano a supporto dei soccorritori tedeschi NordEst – Sono 400 gli interventi effettuati alle 14 di martedì 10 agosto, dai vigili del fuoco nel Sud Italia per roghi boschivi: 100 in Calabria e in Sicilia. Impegnati 14 Canadair della flotta area del Corpo nazionale e 5 elicotteri.

Deadly fires devour Algeria's northern forests, leave 7 dead

2021-08-10T20:07+0200ChinaPost (en)

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Firefighters and residents armed with simple tools battled a rash of forest fires in northern Algeria on Tuesday that officials said killed at least seven people. The nation’s interior minister blamed “criminal hands” for some of the blazes.

Deadly fires devour Algeria's northern forests, leave 7 dead

2021-08-10T20:07+0200actionnewsjax (en)

Algeria Fires Burned trees are pictured near Tizi Ouzou some 100 km (62 miles) east of Algiers following wildfires in this mountainous region, Tuesday, Aug.10, 2021. Firefighters were battling a rash of fires in northern Algeria that have killed at least six people in the mountainous Kabyle region,....

Deadly fires devour Algeria's northern forests, leave 7 dead

2021-08-10T20:06+0200ABCnews (en)

ALGIERS, Algeria -- Firefighters and residents armed with simple tools battled a rash of forest fires in northern Algeria on Tuesday that officials said killed at least seven people. The nation's interior minister blamed “criminal hands” for some of the blazes.

Deadly fires devour Algeria's northern forests, leave 7 dead

2021-08-10T20:04+0200wsoctv (en)

Algeria Fires Burned trees are pictured near Tizi Ouzou some 100 km (62 miles) east of Algiers following wildfires in this mountainous region, Tuesday, Aug.10, 2021. Firefighters were battling a rash of fires in northern Algeria that have killed at least six people in the mountainous Kabyle region,....

273 blazes contained, 2 ongoing in southwestern Turkey

2021-08-10T19:54+0200aa-en (en)

ANKARA. As many as 272 forest fires in Turkey have been contained, while three continue to burn in the Aegean Mugla province, the country's agriculture and forestry minister said in a news conference on Tuesday. Speaking prior to a firefighting coordination meeting in the town of Marmaris, Bekir....

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 in Sicilia, stretta collaborazione fra Trento e Bolzano a Messina. Alto Adige impegnato anche in Grecia

2021-08-10T19:09+0200lavocedelnordest (it)

In Grecia Bolzano a supporto dei soccorritori tedeschi NordEst – Prosegue l’intervento di contrasto agli incendi in Sicilia anche da parte dei contingenti della Protezione civile delle Province autonome di Trento e di Bolzano che lavorano in sinergia nel territorio che va da Messina a Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto.

Alto Adige7 secondi fa Sostegno altoatesino nella gestione internazionale delle catastrofi Diversi Länder tedeschi hanno fornito plotoni di soccorso per combattere gli incendi boschivi in Grecia, la maggior parte dei quali...

2021-08-10T18:21+0200lavocedibolzano (it)

Diversi Länder tedeschi hanno fornito plotoni di soccorso per combattere gli incendi boschivi in Grecia, la maggior parte dei quali ha transitato in Italia per raggiungere poi la Grecia tramite nave. Un plotone di soccorso proveniente da Bonn , assieme a vigili del fuoco del corpo permanente e....

At least 7 dead as Algeria battles raging wildfires

2021-08-10T18:12+0200al-monitor (en)

Smoke rises from a wildfire in the forested hills of the Kabylie region, east of the capital Algiers, on Aug. 10, 2021. RYAD KRAMDI/AFP via Getty Images. Raging wildfires in Algeria have left at least seven people dead and several seriously injured, according to the Algerian interior minister, who blamed arson for the blazes that broke out Monday.

FOTOS: Las estremecedoras imágenes de los incendios en Grecia

2021-08-10T18:00+0200elmanana-mx (es)

Las estremecedoras imágenes de los incendios en Grecia han dejado ver el “desastre natural de proporciones sin precedentes” al que se enfrenta el país griego. Son 586 incendios forestales los que continúan ardiendo en todos los rincones del país. “Grecia enfrenta a un desastre natural nunca antes....

Greeks battle to protect town from ferocious...

2021-08-10T17:54+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. Greece 's PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis apologized for failures in tackling the wildfires that have burned across the country for the past week.

Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis converses by telephone with Russian Minister of Transport Vitaly Saveliev on additional Russian assistance in tackling forest fires (Athens, 09.08.2021)

2021-08-10T17:51+0200mfa-en (en)

Following the telephone conversation between the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin, the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis communicated earlier today with the Russian Minister of Transport Vitaly....

Grecia: supporto altoatesino a soccorritori tedeschi

2021-08-10T17:36+0200ansa (it)

(ANSA) - BOLZANO, 10 AGO - Diversi Länder tedeschi hanno fornito plotoni di soccorso per combattere gli incendi boschivi in Grecia, la maggior parte dei quali ha transitato in Italia per raggiungere poi la Grecia tramite nave. Un plotone di soccorso proveniente da Bonn, assieme a vigili del fuoco....

Dopo la vax-diplomacy è l’ora della fire diplomacy. Gli incendi in Grecia e la geopolitica

2021-08-10T16:00+0200formiche (it)

Lontano da fake news e vene complottistiche, è utile interrogarsi su come i numerosi focolai che stanno interessando molti paesi nell’area mediterranea, come Grecia, Turchia e Italia , possano avere riverberi geopolitici quanto a destabilizzazione e strutturazione di vecchie o di nuove alleanze.

Firefighters battling wildfires to save homes on Greek island of Evia

2021-08-10T15:59+0200guardian (en)

In scenes more resonant of war, trained firefighters backed by a ragtag army of local people waged a “superhuman” battle overnight to extinguish wind-whipped blazes raging for an eighth day on the Greek island of Evia. With yet another village ordered to be evacuated on Tuesday, a multinational....

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-10T15:44+0200phnompenhpost (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately on August 8 to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Fires in Greece, Italy, Turkey: When to cancel holidays

2021-08-10T14:50+0200archyde (en)

G smelling country, Italy and Turkey – in some countries on the Mediterranean vacationers are currently affected by the catastrophic forest fires, which have still not been extinguished. Package holidaymakers have the right to cancel without charges if their trip is foreseeably significantly impaired by unavoidable, extraordinary circumstances.

Grecia, ancora roghi sull'isola di Evia August 10, 2021 11:49 am In Grecia, per il settimo giorno consecutivo i vigili del fuoco hanno lavorato sull'isola di Evia per gli incendi che non allentano la morsa sui villaggi del nord, assediati dalle ... Lire la suite

2021-08-10T14:31+0200globodiroma (it)

Grecia, ancora roghi sull'isola di Evia. In Grecia, per il settimo giorno consecutivo i vigili del fuoco hanno lavorato sull'isola di Evia per gli incendi che non allentano la morsa sui villaggi del nord, assediati dalle fiamme. Nel territorio, la situazione si fa sempre più critica: almeno 35.

Grecia: incendi, Tsipras presenta 7 proposte per ricostruzione e accusa il governo di fallimento (2)

2021-08-10T14:29+0200agenzianova (it)

Atene, 10 ago 13:50 - (Agenzia Nova) - In in un discorso televisivo ieri il primo ministro greco Kyriakos Mitsotakis ha affermato che la Grecia sta vivendo un disastro naturale di proporzioni senza precedenti: 586 incendi sono divampati nel Paese in pochi giorni e sono molto difficili da spegnere a causa del caldo e della siccità.

Foto Grecia, l'isola di Evia continua a bruciare. Il premier Mitsotakis chiede scusa in tv Rai News

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

Per la prima volta dall'inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. Il primo ministro Kyriakos Mitsotakis si è scusato con il Paesem in un discorso alla tv nazionale, per i fallimenti nella lotta agli incendi, in particolare l 'isola di Evia .

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....

Grecia, ancora roghi sull'isola di Evia

2021-08-10T14:03+0200ansa (it)

In Grecia, per il settimo giorno consecutivo i vigili del fuoco hanno lavorato sull'isola di Evia per gli incendi che non allentano la morsa sui villaggi del nord, assediati dalle fiamme. Nel territorio, la situazione si fa sempre più critica: almeno 35.

Grecia: premier, su incendi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza

2021-08-10T13:45+0200bresciaoggi (it)

(ANSA) - ROMA, 10 AGO - Per la prima volta dall'inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. "Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente", ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Grecia, l'isola di Evia continua a bruciare. Il premier Mitsotakis chiede scusa in tv

2021-08-10T13:31+0200rainews (it)

Le autorità locali puntano il dito contro il governo per i ritardi nei soccorsi. 10 agosto 2021 Per la prima volta dall'inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. Il primo ministro Kyriakos Mitsotakis si è scusato....

Putin orders reinforcements to fight Siberia wildfires

2021-08-10T13:21+0200RTERadio (en)

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered officials to send in reinforcements to fight forest fires that continue to tear through Siberia. Wildfires have ripped through Siberia's forests with growing intensity in recent years, which Russian weather officials and environmentalists have linked to....

Israel to Send 3 Planes to Help Fight Wildfires in Greece

2021-08-10T13:01+0200urdupoint (en)

TEL AVIV (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 10th August, 2021) Israel intends to send three planes to help Greece extinguish forest fires in addition to 15 Israeli firefighters who are already assisting the efforts, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told his Greek counterpart.

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....

Greek villagers refuse to evacuate and work around the clock to save their homes from wildfires

2021-08-10T12:51+0200dailymail (en)

On Evia alone, almost half a million acres of tinder-dry forest has been torched while at least 1,000 homes have been burned to the ground in the village of Mantoudi, Greek news site reported. George Stamoulos, deputy mayor of the settlement, said fire crews had been abandoned by the government who....

At least seven killed, two injured in Algeria forest fires

2021-08-10T12:10+0200aljazeera-en (en)

At least seven people have been killed in Algeria as forest fires spread in the North African country, the civil defence authority said on Tuesday. Two people were seriously injured, it added. State radio reported that some houses were completely destroyed, and al-Bilad newspaper reported that....

Turkey to send two firefighting aircraft to Greece

2021-08-10T11:55+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

ANKARA will send two aircraft to Greece in a bid to support its neighbor’s efforts in tackling the devastating wildfires that have erupted across the country for the past week. class='cf'> Ankara will provide aircraft to Greece as forest fires in Turkey have mostly been brought under control, the agriculture and forestry minister said on Aug.

Lucifero, incubo caldo: Roma, Bari e altre due città bollino rosso. Incendi, allarme in tre regioni Il Messaggero

2021-08-10T11:54+0200msn-it (it)

© Anthology Lucifero, incubo caldo: Roma, Bari e altre due città bollino rosso. Incendi, allarme in tre regioni. Ancora roghi nelle ultime ore in Italia che, in quest'estate rovente, ha per il momento il primato europeo per numero di incendi divampati, mentre è seconda dopo la Grecia per gli ettari divorati dalle fiamme.

Lucifero, incubo caldo: Roma, Bari e altre due città bollino rosso. Incendi, allarme in tre regioni

2021-08-10T11:48+0200ilmattino (it)

Ancora roghi nelle ultime ore in Italia che, in quest'estate rovente, ha per il momento il primato europeo per numero di incendi divampati, mentre è seconda dopo la Grecia per gli ettari divorati dalle fiamme. A bruciare nelle ultime ore sono soprattutto le aree boschive in Puglia, Calabria e Sicilia.

Five dead as wildfires rage across Algeria

2021-08-10T11:40+0200english-alaraby (en)

Fires were reported in multiple locations in 14 districts, 10 of them around Tizi Ouzou, one of the most populous cities in Kabylie, east of the capital Algiers [AFP via Getty] At least five people have died in raging wildfires in Algeria as firefighters battle more than 31 blazes amid blistering....

Grecia: continua la battaglia contro le fiamme ad Evia

2021-08-10T11:25+0200ansamed-it (it)

(ANSAmed) - ATENE, 10 AGO - I vigili del fuoco in Grecia stanno lottando contro il tempo sull'isola di Evia per evitare che un violento incendio raggiunga la città di Istiaia che ospita migliaia di abitanti. La battaglia - volontari, per lo più giovani che hanno deciso di restare, e pompieri hanno....

Grecia: premier, su incendi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza

2021-08-10T11:13+0200liberta (it)

(ANSA) – ROMA, 10 AGO – Per la prima volta dall’inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. “Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente”, ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

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....

La Grecia brucia, il premier ammette: “Non abbiamo fatto abbastanza”

2021-08-10T10:49+0200interris (it)

Per la prima volta dall’inizio dei , il premier ellenico Kyriakos Mitsotakis ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione dell’emergenza. Il mea culpa del premier. “Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente”, ha ammesso Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Grecia: premier, su incendi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza

2021-08-10T10:47+0200globodiroma (it)

(ANSA) - ROMA, 10 AGO - Per la prima volta dall'inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. "Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente", ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Lucifero, è allerta caldo: bollino rosso per Roma e altre 3 città. Incendi, l'Italia brucia ancora

2021-08-10T10:28+0200ilmessaggero (it)

Ancora roghi nelle ultime ore in Italia che, in quest'estate rovente, ha per il momento il primato europeo per numero di incendi divampati, mentre è seconda dopo la Grecia per gli ettari divorati dalle fiamme. A bruciare nelle ultime ore sono soprattutto le aree boschive in Puglia, Calabria e Sicilia.

Grecia: premier, su incendi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza

2021-08-10T10:27+0200gazzettadiparma (it)

(ANSA) - ROMA, 10 AGO - Per la prima volta dall'inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. "Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente", ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Romanian servicemen have carried out 9 firefighting missions in North Macedonia

2021-08-10T10:18+0200actmedia-eu (en)

Romanian servicemen have carried out, in the last three days, nine forest fire-fighting missions that affected North Macedonia, with a Romanian Air Force's C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft. "The C-27 J Spartan aircraft is accompanied in North Macedonia by a C-130 Hercules tactical airlift....

Israel to send help to fight wildfires in Greece

2021-08-10T10:13+0200europesun (en)

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 10 (ANI/Sputnik): Israel intends to send three planes to help Greece extinguish forest fires in addition to 15 Israeli firefighters who are already assisting the efforts, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told his Greek counterpart.

The UN has sounded a code red on accelerating climate change

2021-08-10T10:13+0200europesun (en)

Photo: Pixabay/andreas160578. Climate change is speeding up and nearing a tipping point with catastrophic weather events and other harmful environmental effects becoming irreversible in coming years, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has warned in its latest report.

Grecia, si continua a lottare contro le fiamme sull'isola di Evia | Il premier si scusa: "Non abbiam Tgcom24

2021-08-10T10:13+0200msn-nl (it)

I vigili del fuoco in Grecia stanno lottando contro il tempo sull'isola di Evia per evitare che un violento incendio raggiunga la città di Istiaia che ospita migliaia di abitanti. La battaglia è andata avanti tutta la notte per contenere le fiamme che da otto giorni divampano su questa immensa isola alberata a 200 km a est di Atene.

Grecia: premier, su incendi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza

2021-08-10T10:03+0200lagazzettadelmezzogiorno (it)

ROMA, 10 AGO - Per la prima volta dall'inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. "Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente", ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Grecia: premier, su incendi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza

2021-08-10T09:58+0200altoadige (it)

(ANSA) - ROMA, 10 AGO - Per la prima volta dall'inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. "Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente", ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Grecia, si continua a lottare contro le fiamme sull'isola di Evia | Il premier si scusa: 'Non abbiamo fatto abbastanza'

2021-08-10T09:53+0200247libero (it)

I vigili del fuoco in Grecia stanno lottando contro il tempo sull' isola di Evia per evitare che un violento incendio raggiunga la città di Istiaia che ospita migliaia di abitanti. La battaglia è andata avanti tutta la notte per contenere le fiamme che da otto giorni divampano su questa immensa isola alberata a 200 km a est di Atene.

Grecia: premier, su incendi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza

2021-08-10T09:47+0200corrierequotidiano (it)

(ANSA) – ROMA, 10 AGO – Per la prima volta dall’inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. “Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente”, ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Grecia, si continua a lottare contro le fiamme sull'isola di Evia | Il premier si scusa: "Non abbiamo fatto abbastanza"

2021-08-10T09:35+0200tgcom (it)

I vigili del fuoco in Grecia stanno lottando contro il tempo sull' isola di Evia per evitare che un violento incendio raggiunga la città di Istiaia che ospita migliaia di abitanti. La battaglia è andata avanti tutta la notte per contenere le fiamme che da otto giorni divampano su questa immensa isola alberata a 200 km a est di Atene.

Continua la lotta contro gli incendi ad Evia, la Grecia “sta affrontando un disastro naturale senza precedenti” [FOTO]

2021-08-10T09:33+0200meteoweb (it)

Lotta contro il tempo in Grecia, sull’isola di Evia, per evitare che un devastante incendio raggiunga la città di Istiaia che ospita migliaia di abitanti. Il lavoro dei vigili del fuoco è proseguito per tutta la notte, nel tentativo di contenere le fiamme che da 8 giorni divampano sull’isola a 200 km a est di Atene.

Grecia: premier, su incendi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza

2021-08-10T09:30+0200ansa (it)

(ANSA) - ROMA, 10 AGO - Per la prima volta dall'inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. "Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente", ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek…

2021-08-10T09:23+0200samacharcentral (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Grecia, premier: su roghi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza

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

Per la prima volta dall'inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. "Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente", ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Israel to send help to fight wildfires in Greece

2021-08-10T09:11+0200news-yahoo-in (en)

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 10 (ANI/Sputnik): Israel intends to send three planes to help Greece extinguish forest fires in addition to 15 Israeli firefighters who are already assisting the efforts, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told his Greek counterpart.

Grecia, premier: su roghi non abbiamo fatto abbastanza Mondo "Capisco perfettamente il dolore dei nostri concittadini che hanno visto bruciare le loro case o le loro proprietà", ha aggiunto 10 ago - 08:57

2021-08-10T09:09+0200tg24-sky (it)

Per la prima volta dall'inizio della crisi il premier greco ha ammesso di aver fallito nella gestione degli incendi che stanno devastando la Grecia. "Potremmo aver fatto ciò che era umanamente possibile, ma in molti casi non è stato sufficiente", ha detto Kyriakos Mitsotakis parlando in diretta tv.

Grecia in fiamme, roghi fuori controllo

2021-08-10T09:06+0200cittanuova (it)

Le fiamme bruciano una foresta vicino al villaggio di Galatsona sull'isola di Evia, circa 188 chilometri a nord di Atene, Grecia (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas) Sono quasi un centinaio gli incendi che stanno divampando in Grecia. Un nuovo focolaio minaccia da diversi giorni anche il Nord-Ovest della....

Forest fires in Bolivia consume vast area: official

2021-08-10T08:56+0200truemedian (en)

Forest fires this year have consumed more than 147,000 hectares (360,000 acres) in Bolivia’s eastern Santa Cruz department, the regional government reported Saturday. As in neighboring Brazil, the fires have been aggravated by widespread deforestation aimed at expanding farming or pasture land.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-10T08:56+0200truemedian (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

All but two forest fires in Turkey under control

2021-08-10T08:55+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

has gotten under control all the forest fires in the country, except for two blazes in the southwest, said the agriculture and forestry class='cf'> "In 53 provinces, we have dealt with 270 forest fires, with 268 now under control," Bekir Pakdemirli told a press conference in Marmaris, Muğla after a firefighting coordination meeting.

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....

The final warning for climate action

2021-08-10T07:02+0200gulfnews (en)

We humans have inflicted unprecedented and irreversible change on our planet and its climate, beginning a process of forever altering how our environment will act. In a critical report released on Monday, top climate scientists say that the world has very little room and time to change course to avert further disaster and calamity.

Dal Mediterraneo alla California, è emergenza incendi: 70 roghi in atto in 3 regioni italiane, disastro senza precedenti in Grecia con 586 roghi in pochi giorni

2021-08-10T00:08+0200meteoweb (it)

Mentre in Italia è iniziata un’ondata di caldo storica che nei prossimi due giorni potrà portare temperature di +47-48°C, è grande l’emergenza incendi che non colpisce solo il nostro Paese, ma anche altre nazioni del Mediterraneo e del mondo. Dall’Amazzonia alla Siberia, dalla Grecia alla California....

Forest fires devour the Greek island of Euboea

2021-08-09T23:59+0200archyde (en)

Almost 3,000 people from fifty villages have been evacuated while the Government apologizes amid strong criticism for its management. Imposing tongues of fire protruding from the mountains on Monday drew an apocalyptic landscape in Euboea. The fires that for more than a week swept from east to west....

All but 3 forest fires in Turkey under control

2021-08-09T22:50+0200aa-en (en)

ANKARA. Turkey has gotten under control all the forest fires in the country, except for three blazes in the southwest, said the agriculture and forestry minister on Monday. "In 53 provinces, we have dealt with 270 forest fires, with 267 now under control," Bekir Pakdemirli told a press conference in....

L'Italia ha il numero più alto di incendi in Europa

2021-08-09T22:44+0200gds-it (it)

Ancora roghi nelle ultime ore in Italia che, in quest’estate rovente, ha per il momento il primato europeo per numero di incendi divampati, mentre è seconda dopo la Grecia per gli ettari divorati dalle fiamme. A bruciare nelle ultime ore sono soprattutto le aree boschive in Puglia, Calabria e Sicilia.

All But 3 Forest Fires In Turkey Under Control

2021-08-09T22:07+0200haberler-en (en)

Turkey has gotten under control all the forest fires in the country, except for three blazes in the southwest, said the agriculture and forestry minister on Monday. "In 53 provinces, we have dealt with 270 forest fires, with 267 now under control," Bekir Pakdemirli told a press conference in....

MApN: Romanian servicemen have carried out 9 firefighting missions in North Macedonia

2021-08-09T20:52+0200agerpres-en (en)

Romanian servicemen have carried out, in the last three days, nine forest fire-fighting missions that affected North Macedonia, with a Romanian Air Force's C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft. "The C-27 J Spartan aircraft is accompanied in North Macedonia by a C-130 Hercules tactical airlift....

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.

El primer ministro griego pide perdón y promete que los responsables de los incendios rendirán cuentas

2021-08-09T20:24+0200notimerica (es)

08 August 2021, Greece , Gouves: A blaze engulfs trees in its path as forest fires approach the village of Gouves on Evia island, about 189 kilometers north of Athens. Photo: Eurokinissi/Eurokinissi via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa - Eurokinissi/Eurokinissi via ZUMA / DPA. MADRID, 9 Ago.

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....

MApN: Romanian servicemen have carried out 9 firefighting missions in North Macedonia

2021-08-09T20:17+0200stiripesurse (en)

The Romanian servicemen have carried out, in the last three days, nine forest fire-fighting missions that affected North Macedonia, with a Romanian Air Force's C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft, agerpres reports. "The C-27 J Spartan aircraft is accompanied in North Macedonia by a C-130....

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....

Earth “is likely to rise 1.5 ° C 10 years earlier than expected”

2021-08-09T19:37+0200eminetra (en)

Wildfires are rampant all over the world (Photo: AP / Getty / Reuters) The Earth could warm up to 1.5 ° C within 20 years, 10 years earlier than expected. The Bomb Report is set to give world-leading climate scientists the strictest warnings about the state of global warming.

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.

Grecia: premier Mitsotakis, in pochi giorni divampati 586 incendi, "disastro senza precedenti"

2021-08-09T19:32+0200agenzianova (it)

Atene, 09 ago 19:11 - (Agenzia Nova) - La Grecia sta vivendo un disastro naturale di proporzioni senza precedenti: 586 incendi sono divampati nel Paese in pochi giorni e sono molto difficili da spegnere a causa del caldo e della siccità. Lo ha affermato il primo ministro greco Kyriakos Mitsotakis in....

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).

Greece faces evacuees' revolt as firefighters shortage hits amid devastating blaze

2021-08-09T17:17+0200express (en)

SUBSCRIBE Invalid email. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Speaking to Times Radio, Karolina Tagaris,....

Thousands flee from wildfires in Greece, Italy, United States and Serbia

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

have burned for the seventh day as ferocious blazes spread through countries like Italy, Siberia and the United States. On Monday, firefighters and residents on the island of Evia fought to save what they could from flames that have decimated vast tracts of pristine forest, destroyed homes and sent thousands fleeing.

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.

News24.com | Siberian wildfires worsen as smoke reaches North Pole

2021-08-09T16:56+0200news24 (en)

A Russian weather monitor said on Monday that forest fires ravaging Siberia are worsening as NASA satellite images showed smoke from its burning forests reaching the North Pole. Devastating forest fires have ripped across Siberia with increasing regularity over the past few years, which Russia's....

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....

The world is burning 09.08.2021 Heat waves are taking their toll; forests are burning all over the world. Here's a global look at some of the most devastating fires.

2021-08-09T16:37+0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Russia: No sigh of relief. Many regions in Russia have been burning for weeks, with the area around Yakutia in the far northeast having been hit particularly hard. The authorities have counted more than 250 fires currently burning across Russia, covering a total area of more than 3.5 million hectares (8.

Greece holiday warning as 'apocalyptic' fires ravage nation - 'travel disruption' likely GREECE has been ravaged by wildfires and soaring temperatures in recent weeks. The...

2021-08-09T16:31+0200express (en)

Wildfires on the outskirts of Greece 's capital city have been described as "apocalyptic" by locals, as swarms of people fled over the weekend. The amber list nation has seen an increase in Britons jetting off on holiday since quarantine was axed for fully vaccinated people.

Cyprus on alert for forest fires

2021-08-09T16:29+0200FinancialMirror (en)

Cyprus is on daily alert during the hot weather to deal with any fires with a quick response, said Forestry Department Director Charalambos Alexandrou. “We are ready to mobilise in zero time, to deal with any fire, and we have powerful means to combat fires now, fire trucks, ground fire extinguishing equipment and air tankers,” Alexandrou said.

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....

Images of the devastation by fires affecting various parts of the United States, Russia and Greece

2021-08-09T16:19+0200archyde (en)

Large wildfires affect parts of the United States, Russia and Greece . A huge fire in northern California in the US, it destroyed hundreds of houses and spread plumes of smoke throughout the region. Furthermore, a series of forest fires in Siberia destroyed thousands of hectares in one of the coldest areas on the planet.

Fire brigades continue to fight – Southern Europe is on fire – and the next heat wave begins – News

2021-08-09T16:19+0200archyde (en)

The situation in Greece eased somewhat on Monday after fighting countless fires for over a week. In southern Italy, fires are increasingly threatening agriculture and nature reserves. In Turkey, the situation has now eased in the affected regions. International aid – including from Switzerland – has started.

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.

Heatwaves, Wildfires & more floods: United Nations releases a 'code red for humanity'

2021-08-09T15:32+0200economictimes (en)

Earth's climate is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a report released Monday that the United Nations called a 'code red for humanity.' Unless immediate, rapid and large-scale action....

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.

Grecia-Turchia: colloquio ministri Esteri, Ankara invia 2 aerei per contrasto incendi

2021-08-09T15:10+0200agenzianova (it)

Atene, 09 ago 14:54 - (Agenzia Nova) - Il ministro degli Esteri greco Nikos Dendias ha avuto oggi un colloquio telefonico con l'omologo turco Mevlut Cavusoglu, il quale lo ha informato sull'invio da parte di Ankara di due aerei per lo spegnimento degli incendi in Grecia.

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,....

All forest fires brought under control in Turkey except two: Minister

2021-08-09T14:55+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

class='cf'> “#ForestHeroes continue their work with great devotion from land and air in Milas and Köyceğiz,” Bekir Pakdemirli said on Twitter. Earlier in the day, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, a native of Antalya, said 59 neighborhoods and 3,231 buildings were affected by the flames in the southern Antalya province.

Slovak firefighters en route to Greece to help fight fires

2021-08-09T14:43+0200rtvs-en (en)

Slovakia sent 75 firefighters with 30 pieces of equipment to Greece on Sunday morning to help put out extensive forest fires, Interior Minister Roman Mikulec (OLaNO) announced on the same day. The firefighters hail from eastern, central and western Slovakia.

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,....

Smoke blots out the sun in Greece as wildfires rage into their seventh day

2021-08-09T14:05+0200dailymail (en)

reported. George Stamoulos, deputy mayor of the settlement, said fire crews had been abandoned by the government who ignored his pleas to send aircraft to help fight the flames. '[I was] a voice roaring in the desert,' he said. It was a sentiment echoed by David Angelou, a local who had to be....

Czech firefighters, vehicles arrive in Greece for 10-day mission

2021-08-09T13:49+0200radio-cz-en (en)

The Czech Republic is among some 20 countries providing aid to Greece , which has been ravaged by forest fires. Some 36 Czech firefighters and 15 vehicles dispatched over the weekend arrived on Monday in Megalopoli for a 10-day mission. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday thanked all....

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....

Clima, l'Onu: gli effetti del riscaldamento climatico potrebbero essere irreversibili I risultati del primo dei 4 rapporti dell'Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (Ipcc). Gli ultimissimi eventi meteorologici estremi, dagli incendi in Grecia, Turchia e altri paesi affacciati al Mediterraneo....

2021-08-09T13:17+0200msn-it (it)

L'innalzamento dei mari, lo scioglimento delle calotte glaciali e altri effetti del riscaldamento climatico potrebbero essere irreversibili per secoli e sono "inequivocabilmente" guidati dalle emissioni di gas serra dovute all'attività umana, ha detto in un rapporto un panel di esperti che lavora sotto gli auspici delle Nazioni Unite.

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.

WMO Secretary-General remarks at IPCC Climate Change report launch

2021-08-09T12:25+0200miragenews (en)

WMO Secretary-General Prof. Petteri Taalas statement at the release of the IPCC AR6 Working Group 1 report 9 August 2021. WMO organized the First World Climate Conference in 1979 to establish IPCC. The risk of climate change caused by growing consumption of oil, coal and natural gas was recognized by the meteorological community.

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....

Desperate Greeks flee from fires

2021-08-09T12:05+0200globaltimes (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, Greece 's second largest island on Sunday. Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately to control wildfires on the island that have charred....

Wildfires MAPPED - every fire raging across the globe right now in major crisis

2021-08-09T11:56+0200express (en)

SUBSCRIBE Invalid email. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Devastating wildfires are taking place across....

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.

Permalink to Professional Teams from EU Countries Provide Help for Dealing with Fires

2021-08-09T11:50+0200skopjediem (en)

Defence Minister Radmila Sekerinska wrote on Facebook that Romania will deploy one airplane C-27 with great capacity for interventions over wildfires. The airplane, with capacity for holding up to 6 tonnes of water, arrived on Saturday morning in the country, and intervene over the fires in the....

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.

Ukrainians not to be evacuated from Greece, Turkey, Afghanistan so far

2021-08-09T11:12+0200112-international (en)

are not going to be evacuated from Greece , Turkey and Afghanistan so far. Yevhen Yenin, the deputy foreign minister said so as quoted by "It's not the matter at hand", he said. According to the official, the Foreign Ministry has been daily monitoring the situation in these countries, and it will take action when necessary.

No fires threatening settlements in Turkey - forestry minister

2021-08-09T10:26+0200vestnikkavkaza (en)

There are currently no fires that threaten any settlements in Turkey, the country’s agriculture and forestry minister Bekir Pakdemirli said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters in the Mugla province, Pakdemirli said: “The overall situation regarding all forest fires in Mugla is getting better.

Mass evacuations as Greek fires rage, but Turkey saved by the rain

2021-08-09T10:05+0200terradaily (en)

Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens as "nightmarish" forest fires raged in Greece Saturday, while heavy rains brought some relief to neighbouring Turkey. At least 1,450 Greek firefighters along with 15 aircraft were battling the....

In pictures: Deadly wildfires rage around the world amid worsening climate crises Massive wildfires have left dozens dead around the world as authorities struggle to put out the blazes fueled by scorching temperatures and dry

2021-08-09T09:28+0200alarabiya-en (en)

Massive wildfires have left dozens dead around the world as authorities struggle to put out the blazes fueled by scorching temperatures and dry weather. From Turkey to Russia to the US, countries have recorded some of the worst forest fires in decades. According to scientists, July saw some of the worst blazes since at least 2003.

Earth ‘likely to heat up by 1.5°C a decade earlier than expected’

2021-08-09T09:22+0200metro-uk (en)

Wildfires are raging across the world (Picture: AP/Getty/Reuters) Earth will likely warm by 1.5C within 20 years, a decade earlier than expected. In a bombshell report, the world’s leading climate scientists are set to deliver the starkest warning on the state of global warming.

Fires rage around the world: where are the worst blazes?

2021-08-09T09:15+0200guardian (en)

A local resident reacts as he observes a large fire during an attempt to extinguish forest fires approaching the village of Pefki on Evia island, Greece ’s second largest island Photograph: AFP/Getty Images. Wildfires are raging across Europe and North America as scorching temperatures and dry....

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,....

No fires threatening settlements in Turkey: Forestry minister

2021-08-09T08:54+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

MUĞLA There are currently no fires that threaten any settlements in class='cf'> Speaking to reporters in the southwestern Muğla province, Bekir Pakdemirli said: “The overall situation regarding all forest fires in Muğla is getting better.” He said 16 forest fires broke out in the coastal city and....

Lancashire firefighters fly to Greece to help battle deadly wildfires

2021-08-09T08:44+0200lep (en)

British firefighters, including a team from Lancashire, landed in Greece on Sunday to help battle deadly wildfires ravaging parts of the country. The team will be led by officers from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS), the lead authority for National Resilience, and overseen by MFRS’ deputy....

Villages, forests, fields: fires in southern Europe and Russia are devastating

2021-08-09T08:38+0200archyde (en)

imago images/ANE Edition. An incident occurred on Sunday: A small Greek PZL fire-fighting aircraft had to make an emergency landing on the island of Zakynthos due to an engine failure. The pilot is doing well, reported the Greek state television (ERT), citing the civil service center in Athens.

No fires threatening settlements in Turkey, forestry minister says

2021-08-09T08:38+0200yenisafak-en (en)

There are currently no fires that threaten any settlements in Turkey, the country’s agriculture and forestry minister said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters in the southwestern Mugla province, Bekir Pakdemirli said: “The overall situation regarding all forest fires in Mugla is getting better.

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.

Extreme weather: Southern Europe is on fire – and the next heat wave begins

2021-08-09T05:05+0200archyde (en)

The situation is becoming more and more threatening: on the Greek island of Evia, huge areas of forest are in flames on the seventh day, the fires are spreading uncontrollably. Rescue workers and volunteers also fought fire on Monday night in Mugla in southwestern Turkey.

Greece wildfires: Hundreds more evacuated as uncontrolled fires rage - BBC News

2021-08-09T03:54+0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Authorities say the risk of further fires remains high in many regions, including Athens and Crete. Greece 's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has warned the country could face a "nightmarish summer" of continuous forest fires. In the last 10 days, more than 56,000 hectares (140,000 acres) have....

Greece wildfires: Hundreds more evacuated as uncontrolled fires rage - BBC News

2021-08-09T03:45+0200google-top-stories (en)

Authorities say the risk of further fires remains high in many regions, including Athens and Crete. Greece 's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has warned the country could face a "nightmarish summer" of continuous forest fires. In the last 10 days, more than 56,000 hectares (140,000 acres) have....

Italy wildfire: 400 people flee raging 'dramatic' blaze as fireball engulfs skyline

2021-08-09T02:42+0200dailystar (en)

continue to rage in Italy. More than 400 people have fled from their homes, hotels, and campsites in the seaside district on the Adriatic coast on Sunday, according to fire crews. Clips of the flames approaching a cafe on social media show thick plumes of smoke billowing through the streets.

Italian Wildfire: 400 people flee from fierce “dramatic” flames as fireballs swallow the skyline

2021-08-09T01:49+0200londonnewstime (en)

Hundreds of tourists and residents Forest fire It continues to be furious in Italy. More than 400 people fled their homes, hotels and campgrounds in the seaside area of ​​the Adriatic coast on Sunday, according to the fire brigade. A clip of flames approaching the cafe above Social media Shows a thick plume of smoke swirling the street.

Greece evacuates villages after forest fires

2021-08-09T01:18+0200turkishpress (en)

KOMOTINI, Greece . Dozens of villages were evacuated and thousands of residents were forced to leave their homes on Thursday because of forest fires in Greece. Firefighters said a fire that ignited in the forest area in the Olympia region in the northwest of Peloponnese on Wednesday continued....

No fires threatening settlements in Turkey, forestry minister says

2021-08-09T01:18+0200turkishpress (en)

MUGLA, Turkey. There are currently no fires that threaten any settlements in Turkey, the country’s agriculture and forestry minister said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters in the southwestern Mugla province, Bekir Pakdemirli said: “The overall situation regarding all forest fires in Mugla is getting better.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-09T00:44+0200menafn (en)

- Gulf Times) Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Cambiamenti climatici sotto accusa

2021-08-09T00:24+0200quotidiano (it)

Incendi e cambiamenti climatici, emergenza roghi dalla Grecia alla California Sull'isola greca di Evia, il villaggio di Ellinika è circondato dalle fiamme. A Zante precipitato canadair. Negli Usa le distese aride della Sierra Nevada ormai sono un immenso braciere Roma, 8 agosto 2021 - Incendi e....

Greece: Euboea in flames, fires north of Athens...

2021-08-09T00:22+0200brusselstimes (en)

Firefighters in Greece , with ground and air support from other European countries, battled forest fires on Sunday for the 12th consecutive day. The fires were still raging on the island of Euboea on Sunday, while others north of Athens were in remission.

E’ la peggiore ondata di caldo in Grecia da 30 anni, gli incendi a Eubea non si fermano: il cielo notturno è rosso da giorni [FOTO]

2021-08-08T22:43+0200meteoweb (it)

Migliaia di persone sono fuggite dalle loro case sull’isola greca di Eubea , in Grecia, mentre gli incendi hanno bruciato incontrollati per il sesto giorno consecutivo e i traghetti erano in attesa di ulteriori evacuazioni dopo aver portato molti cittadini in salvo via mare.

Greece wildfires: Hundreds more evacuated as uncontrolled fires rage

2021-08-08T22:18+0200rnz-co-nz (en)

Tourists and locals were evacuated by boat from Evia, the country's second-largest island, on Sunday. More than 2000 people have now been evacuated in total. Houses and power lines have also been destroyed. While the fire on Evia is the most severe, dozens of smaller blazes are burning around the country.

Decine gli incendi in tutta la Grecia. Distrutta dalle fiamme l'isola di Evia

2021-08-08T21:42+0200247libero (it)

Turisti e residenti, domenica, sono stati evacuati da Evia, la seconda isola più grande della Grecia a causa degli incendi che da giorni la stanno devastando, mandando in cenere non solo la vegetazione, ma anche numerose abitazioni. Sono state oltre 2mila le persone che si sono imbarcate sui traghetti per abbandonare l'isola.

Greece wildfires: Hundreds more evacuated as uncontrolled fires rage

2021-08-08T21:41+0200radionz (en)

Tourists and locals were evacuated by boat from Evia, the country's second-largest island, on Sunday. More than 2000 people have now been evacuated in total. Houses and power lines have also been destroyed. While the fire on Evia is the most severe, dozens of smaller blazes are burning around the country.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T21:40+0200enca (en)

ISTIAIA - Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Decine gli incendi in tutta la Grecia. Distrutta dalle fiamme l'isola di Evia

2021-08-08T21:04+0200fai.informazione (it)

Turisti e residenti, domenica, sono stati evacuati da Evia, la seconda isola più grande della Grecia a causa degli incendi che da giorni la stanno devastando, mandando in cenere non solo la vegetazione, ma anche numerose abitazioni. Sono state oltre 2mila le persone che si sono imbarcate sui traghetti per abbandonare l'isola.

Prossima emergenza: incendi

2021-08-08T20:21+0200huffingtonpost-Italia (it)

In Italia è emergenza incendi legata a un’altra emergenza, quella climatica. Ora anche il nostro Paese, come la Grecia e la Turchia in Europa, la California e Bolivia nel continente americano e mezza Africa centro-meridionale, è alle prese con fiamme devastanti. In particolare il Centro-Sud.

Incendi e cambiamenti climatici, emergenza roghi dalla Grecia alla California

2021-08-08T20:12+0200247libero (it)

Roma, 8 agosto 2021 - Incendi e cambiamenti climatici sembrano ormai andare di pari passo. Le fiamme stanno portando devastazione dall'Europa (Grecia, Turchia e anche Italia) al continente americano (il Dixie Fire in California, e boschi in fiamme in Bolivia), poi roghi in mezza Africa centro-meridionale.

Prossima emergenza: incendi

2021-08-08T20:12+0200247libero (it)

In Italia è emergenza incendi legata a un’altra emergenza, quella climatica. Ora anche il nostro Paese, come la Grecia e la Turchia in Europa, la California e Bolivia nel continente americano e mezza Africa centro-meridionale, è alle prese con fiamme devastanti. In particolare il Centro-Sud.

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

2021-08-08T19:20+0200publicnow (en)

08/08/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/08/2021 16:52 Forest fires: EU continues to mobilise assistance for Greece and other countries in region.

Grecia, Turchia e il sud dell’Italia nella morsa del fuoco

2021-08-08T19:12+0200laregione (it)

Atene/Istanbul/Palermo – Nell'Italia meridionale, gli incendi minacciano sempre più l'agricoltura e le riserve naturali. In Turchia, grandi incendi continuano a essere fuori controllo. E in Grecia è in fiamme gran parte dell'isola di Eubea (o Evia), dove migliaia di persone – abitanti e turisti – sono state evacuate.

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.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T18:43+0200urdupoint (en)

Istiaia, Greece , Aug 8 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Aug, 2021 ) :Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee.

In Greece, despair on the island of Euboea in flames

2021-08-08T17:24+0200archyde (en)

Thousands of desperate inhabitants of the burning Greek island of Evia watch as “ living dead », Sunday August 8, the blaze that consumes their villages and their lands, on the twelfth day of a wave of forest fires in Greece . Read also : Fires in Greece: 16 people hospitalized, two dead according to the latest report.

Large-scale forest fires in the world caused 343 million tons of carbon emissions last month, ‘highest in history’

2021-08-08T16:23+0200archyde (en)

Observation results showed that the world’s largest wildfire occurred last month due to the unusually high temperature phenomenon. In California, USA, a larger area of ​​forest than Los Angeles (LA) was lost by last weekend due to the large wildfire ‘Dixie’. In Europe, wildfires continue for a long time, causing enormous damage.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T15:56+0200koreatimes (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

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.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island – timesofmalta.com

2021-08-08T14:25+0200unravelmalta (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

regno unito e francia inviano soccorsi La Grecia brucia ancora, turisti in fuga Ci sono feriti e cenere sull'Acropoli

2021-08-08T13:54+0200affaritaliani (it)

In Grecia gli incendi hanno invaso altre foreste e aree abitate, dopo aver bruciato decine di case, aziende e fattorie, nella peggiore ondata di caldo del Paese in tre decenni. Uno degli incendi più grandi è arrivato a minacciare il più importante parco nazionale della capitale Atene, causando così....

Hundreds Flee, Homes Destroyed As Forest Fires Ravage Greek Island

2021-08-08T13:42+0200channelstv (en)

This picture taken near the village of Gouves, on Euboea island, second largest Greek island, on August 8, 2021 shows a raging fire. – Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze on the outskirts of Athens as several fires raged in Greece . (Photo by ANGELOS TZORTZINIS / AFP) Hundreds of Greek....

AFP - Europe-fire-Greece newseries

2021-08-08T13:29+0200nampa (en)

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island By Alexandros KOTTIS with Katerina NIKOLOPOULOU in Athens =(Picture+Video)= ATTENTION - ADDS Coast Guard evacuates hundreds from Evia, firefighter injured near Athens, quotes /// Istiaia, Greece , Aug 8, 2021 (AFP) - Hundreds of Greek....

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.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T13:20+0200gmanews (en)

ISTIAIA, Greece Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T13:03+0200gulf-times (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Forest fires in Bolivia consume vast area: official

2021-08-08T12:19+0200JakartaPost (en)

Forest fires this year have consumed more than 147,000 hectares (360,000 acres) in Bolivia's eastern Santa Cruz department, the regional government reported Saturday. As in neighboring Brazil, the fires have been aggravated by widespread deforestation aimed at expanding farming or pasture land.

Forest fires in Bolivia consume vast area: official

2021-08-08T12:17+0200techcodex (en)

Forest fires this year have consumed more than 147,000 hectares (360,000 acres) in Bolivia’s eastern Santa Cruz department, the regional government reported Saturday. As in neighboring Brazil, the fires have been aggravated by widespread deforestation aimed at expanding farming or pasture land.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T12:17+0200techcodex (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T12:00+0200wetheworldmagazine (en)

Istiaia, Greece : Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes, and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Hundreds Flee, Homes Destroyed as Forest Fires Ravage Greek Island

2021-08-08T11:59+0200naharnet-ar (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Greece Sees Summer of Forest Fires

2021-08-08T11:59+0200omannews-en (en)

Athens, 8 Aug (ONA) - Thousands have been evacuated from their homes in parts of Greece and more than 1,000 firefighters have been deployed to bring the flames under control. The country is experiencing its worst heatwave in more than 30 years. Authorities have warned that the risk of further fires....

Hundreds fled and homes destroyed as forest fires devastated Greek islands

2021-08-08T11:54+0200floridanewstimes (en)

The rugged landscape and thick pine forests of Evia, which fascinated tourists, have become a nightmare for firefighters. Hell, Greece ’s second largest island to the east of the capital, turned thousands of hectares into ashes and destroyed homes. Thousands have been evacuated and hundreds of locals and tourists have fled by ferry.

Rainfall gives some relief to Turkey wildfires

2021-08-08T11:53+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

ANTALYA The weather gave Turkey some relief on Aug. 7 as officials in the southern province of Antalya said the blazes were under control in the southwestern province after rainfall. class='cf'> And heavy rain was expected till afternoon in areas including Manavgat, one of the most affected by the fires.

Kazakhstan, Kuwait offer to support Turkey's firefighting efforts

2021-08-08T11:44+0200dailysabah (en)

As Turkey's struggle against forest fires continues, Kazakhstan and Kuwait have added themselves to the growing list of countries providing support to Ankara. Kuwait said on Saturday that it will dispatch a fire brigade crew to Turkey to support that country's fight against forest fires.

Kuwait to send firefighters to Turkey against forest fires

2021-08-08T11:41+0200yenisafak-en (en)

Kuwait is set to dispatch a team of firefighters to Turkey on Sunday to help in the fight against forest fires that killed at least eight people. The 45-strong team will be dispatched to Turkey upon orders from Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad to assist in putting out the fires, according to the official news agency KUNA.

Hundreds Flee, Homes Destroyed as Forest Fires Ravage Greek Island

2021-08-08T11:40+0200naharnet-en (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T11:40+0200guardian-ng (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T11:38+0200manilatimes (en)

Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided. Greece and Turkey have been battling devastating fires for nearly two weeks as the region suffers its worst heatwave in decades. Officials and experts have linked such intense weather events to climate change.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T11:33+0200JakartaPost (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Grecia, intero villaggio in fiamme: situazione drammatica – VIDEO

2021-08-08T11:33+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di domenica 8 agosto 2021) Divampano le fiamme in Grecia , con un intero villaggio travolto dalle fiamme . Sono più di mille i turisti evacuati dall’isola di Evia. Le immagini drammatiche dalla penisola greca (via Screenshot)Non si arrestano i roghi in Grecia , con le fiamme che sono divampate in....

"The world is burning", the German newspaper: 'Wild fires' in the summer months are not surprising

2021-08-08T11:29+0200politiko (en)

Greece is burning, California has been battling wildfires for weeks, and more than 40 forest fires are burning in Germany as well: NASA offers a summary of all fires. And their service is currently more in demand than rare. According to the German daily Der Spiegel , on the 25th day after the "Dixie....

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T11:28+0200BangkokPost (en)

ISTIAIA, Greece : Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Bolivian forest fires consume vast areas: official

2021-08-08T11:25+0200floridanewstimes (en)

This year’s forest fires consumed more than 147,000 hectares (360,000 acres) in eastern Santa Cruz, Bolivia, local governments reported on Saturday. Like neighboring Brazil, the fire is exacerbated by extensive deforestation aimed at expanding agricultural and pasture.

Forest fires in Bolivia consume vast area: official

2021-08-08T11:05+0200phys (en)

Forest fires this year have consumed more than 147,000 hectares (360,000 acres) in Bolivia's eastern Santa Cruz department, the regional government reported Saturday. As in neighboring Brazil, the fires have been aggravated by widespread deforestation aimed at expanding farming or pasture land.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T11:05+0200phys (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T10:48+0200yahoo-sg (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T10:29+0200yahoo-au (en)

Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Hundreds Flee, Homes Destroyed As Forest Fires Ravage Greek Island

2021-08-08T10:27+0200barrons (en)

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08/08/2021 Hundreds flee, homes destroyed as forest fires ravage Greek island

2021-08-08T10:16+0200rfi-en (en)

Istiaia ( Greece ) (AFP) Hundreds of Greek firefighters fought desperately Sunday to control wildfires on the island of Evia that have charred vast areas of pine forest, destroyed homes and forced tourists and locals to flee. Blazes also raged in the Peloponnese region in the southwest, but fires in a northern suburb of Athens have subsided.

Kuwait to send fire team to support Turkey’s fight against forest fires

2021-08-08T09:10+0200yenisafak-en (en)

Kuwait said on Saturday that it will dispatch a fire brigade crew to Turkey to support that country’s fight against forest fires. Kuwaiti Fire Force chief Khaled Al-Mekrad said on social media that the team that will be deployed on Sunday will consist of 45 firefighters. A similar team will also be dispatched to Greece , he added.

Incendi inarrestabili in Grecia e Turchia, problemi anche in Siberia Euronews

2021-08-08T08:46+0200msn-it (it)

In Grecia il fronte del fuoco non retrocede e si prende anche una vita umana. © ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΤΣΙΡΩΝΗΣ/ 2021 ΑΘΗΝΑΙΚΟ-ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΚΟ ΠΡΑΚΤΟΡΕΙΟ ΕΙΔΗΣΕΩΝ. Un vigile del fuoco volontario è morto nel rogo che minaccia il più importante parco nazionale di Atene , e almeno 20 persone sono rimaste ferite.

Incendi inarrestabili in Grecia e Turchia, problemi anche in Siberia Euronews

2021-08-08T07:56+0200msn-nl (it)

In Grecia il fronte del fuoco non retrocede e si prende anche una vita umana. © ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΤΣΙΡΩΝΗΣ/ 2021 ΑΘΗΝΑΙΚΟ-ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΚΟ ΠΡΑΚΤΟΡΕΙΟ ΕΙΔΗΣΕΩΝ. Un vigile del fuoco volontario è morto nel rogo che minaccia il più importante parco nazionale di Atene , e almeno 20 persone sono rimaste ferite.

Da Atene ad Evia, la Grecia brucia ancora, si registra una vittima: anche in Turchia il fuoco non si ferma ed ora anche la Siberia è alle corde

2021-08-08T07:04+0200euronews-it (it)

Un vigile del fuoco volontario è morto nel rogo che minaccia il più importante parco nazionale di Atene , e almeno 20 persone sono rimaste ferite. Da giorni, ogni volta che i roghi sembrano domati, nuove fiamme minacciano e devastano boschi, campi e centri abitati.

FM expresses Jordan's solidarity with Greece over forest fires...

2021-08-08T05:59+0200menafn (en)

- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi on Friday voiced Jordan's solidarity with Greece over the forest fires that swept many areas in the country, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

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.

Mass evacuations as Greek fires rage, but Turkey saved by the rain

2021-08-08T05:04+0200yalibnan (en)

In Turkey, eight people have been killed and dozens more hospitalised Yasin AKGUL AFP. Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens as “nightmarish” forest fires raged in Greece Saturday, while heavy rains brought some relief to neighbouring Turkey.

Mass evacuations as Greece fires rage, Turkey saved by rains

2021-08-08T05:04+0200economictimes (en)

At least, 1,450 Greek firefighters along with 15 aircraft were battling the infernos, with reinforcements arriving from other countries, the fire service said. AFP Police officers help firefighters to extinguish a fire in Thrakomakedones, near Mount Parnitha, north of Athens, on August 7, 2021.

“The fire is a beast”

2021-08-08T05:02+0200archyde (en)

Mr Bardakis, you have been fighting the forest fires in your home for a week. Are not you tired? Working in such extreme heat is always crippling. We have good equipment. Nevertheless, it is incredibly physically demanding, but you usually only feel that after work.

Mass evacuations as Greek fires rage

2021-08-08T03:07+0200thenews-pk (en)

ATHENS: Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens as “nightmarish” forest fires raged in Greece Saturday, while heavy rains brought some relief to neighbouring Turkey. At least 1,450 Greek firefighters along with 15 aircraft were battling....

Forest fires in Bolivia consume more than 147,000 hectares

2021-08-08T02:57+0200citizen (en)

Forest fires this year have consumed more than 147,000 hectares (360,000 acres) in Bolivia’s eastern Santa Cruz department, the regional government reported Saturday. As in neighboring Brazil, the fires have been aggravated by widespread deforestation aimed at expanding farming or pasture land.

Climate change: Time running out to stop catastrophe - Alok Sharma

2021-08-08T02:46+0200bbc (en)

And he defended his decision to travel to more than 30 countries in seven months. Mr Sharma's interview with the Observer comes ahead of a major report being released on Monday from the United Nations' climate change researchers. The report is set to be the strongest statement yet from the UN group....

Incendi Grecia, migliaia in fuga. Inferno nell'Attica. «Ad Atene l'Acropoli coperta di cenere» - Il Mattino.it

2021-08-08T02:42+0200informazione (it)

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Europe, Middle East send firefighters, aircraft as wildfires ravage Greece - New York Post

2021-08-08T00:45+0200google-top-stories (en)

Firefighters and aircraft from across Europe and the Middle East were part of a massive effort to quell the wildfires ravaging Greece . One local official described the infernos as “a biblical catastrophe.” Crews and equipment from France, Ukraine, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, Israel, Romania and....

Europe, Middle East send firefighters, aircraft as wildfires ravage Greece - New York Post

2021-08-08T00:45+0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Firefighters and aircraft from across Europe and the Middle East were part of a massive effort to quell the wildfires ravaging Greece . One local official described the infernos as “a biblical catastrophe.” Crews and equipment from France, Ukraine, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, Israel, Romania and....

FM expresses Jordan’s solidarity with Greece over forest fires

2021-08-08T00:28+0200jordantimes (en)

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi on Friday voiced Jordan's solidarity with Greece over the forest fires that swept many areas in the country, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. “We stand in solidarity with our friends #Greece as they battle the wave of fires in the country.

Forest fires in Bolivia consume vast area

2021-08-07T23:41+0200straitstimesSG (en)

LA PAZ (AFP) - Forest fires this year have consumed more than 147,000 hectares in Bolivia's eastern Santa Cruz department, the regional government reported on Saturday (Aug 7). As in neighbouring Brazil, the fires have been aggravated by widespread deforestation aimed at expanding farming or pasture land.

Incendi in Grecia: evacuati migliaia di residenti e turisti. Fumo su Atene: "Chiudete finestre e non uscite"

2021-08-07T22:46+0200informazione (it)

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Poland sends firefighters to Greece, Turkey and Germany to help with fires and floods

2021-08-07T22:36+0200notesfrompoland (en)

Poland has sent firefighters, police officers and equipment to Greece and Turkey to help tackle major forest fires, and to Germany to help it deal with the aftermath of recent flooding. In Greece, the worst heatwave in decades has caused dozens of wildfires, in which at least two people have died.

07/08/2021 Forest fires in Bolivia consume vast area: official

2021-08-07T22:31+0200rfi-en (en)

La Paz (AFP) Forest fires this year have consumed more than 147,000 hectares (360,000 acres) in Bolivia's eastern Santa Cruz department, the regional government reported Saturday. As in neighboring Brazil, the fires have been aggravated by widespread deforestation aimed at expanding farming or pasture land.

Europe, Middle East send firefighters, aircraft as wildfires ravage Greece

2021-08-07T22:29+0200nypost (en)

Firefighters and aircraft from across Europe and the Middle East were part of a massive effort to quell the wildfires ravaging Greece . One local official described the infernos as “a biblical catastrophe.” Crews and equipment from France, Ukraine, Cyprus, Croatia, Sweden, Israel, Romania and....

Grecia, infuriano gli incendi in Attica: centinaia in fuga

2021-08-07T22:16+0200informazione (it)

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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....

Crowds flee apocalyptic Greece wildfires on boat as UK sends in firefighters to help

2021-08-07T21:03+0200themirror (en)

Hundreds of people were evacuated by ferry from a Greek island consumed by infernal forest fires last night as the UK Government prepared to put emergency fire crews on a plane to Athens. Fires began razing Greek forests last week and have destroyed acres of pristine woodland and forced authorities to evacuate villages lying the blaze's path.

Last month was the worst July for wildfires since records began

2021-08-07T20:05+0200zmescience (en)

More than half of the carbon emissions came just from two regions (North America and Siberia) that have experienced extremely hot and dry weather in the mid-summer season, according to the Copernicus report. This is only the latest in a series of unwelcomed recent records, as the world is feeling the growing effects of the climate change crisis.

Grecia, infuriano gli incendi in Attica: centinaia in fuga

2021-08-07T20:02+0200ecomy-it (it)

ATENE. L’Attica, la regione di Atene, ha vissuto un’altra notte drammatica a causa degli incendi che nonostante l’opera incessante di vigili del fuoco, aerei antincendio e volontari, con forze e mezzi giunti anche dall’estero, divampano senza controllo sui monti Parnitha, a Agios Stefanos e Malakasa, a nord della capitale.

In Greece, ‘nightmarish summer’ fires hit northern Athens, residents evacuate island – 07/08/2021 – World

2021-08-07T19:55+0200ksusentinel (en)

The forest fires that hit Greece for five days burned down in the early hours of this Saturday (7) towns north of the capital Athens, in addition to the island of Euboea, from where 1,300 people were evacuated by boat. Across the Aegean Sea, the blaze had abated but was still burning at six points....

Thousands evacuated in Greece due to forest fires

2021-08-07T18:43+0200newsbreak-USA (en)

© STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Thousands of people in Greece have been evacuated since a wave of forest fires broke out last week in areas along the Mediterranean, with firefighters continuing to battle flames on Saturday. Ferries evacuated a total of 1,153 people late Friday into Saturday morning....

Four Explanations for Why Europe Is Burning

2021-08-07T18:37+0200homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

Barely halfway through summer, the area burned by wildfires raging through the Balkans, Italy, and the southeastern Mediterranean has already eclipsed yearly averages. Wildfires burning across southern Europe in the last month — whether sparked naturally by lightning, or by arsonists — have been flamed by drought and extreme heat.

Mass evacuations as Greek fires rage, but Turkey saved by the rain

2021-08-07T18:34+0200urdupoint (en)

Athens, Aug 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Aug, 2021 ) :Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens as "nightmarish" forest fires raged in Saturday, while heavy rains brought some relief to neighbouring At least 1,450 Greek....

Mass evacuations as Greek fires rage, but Turkey saved by the rain

2021-08-07T18:25+0200africa-cgtn (en)

ATHENS, GREECE – AUGUST 06: A view of wildfire in Adames area, in northern Athens, Greece on August 06, 2021. (Photo by Dimitris Lampropoulos/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens as “nightmarish”....

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.

Last month was worst July for global wildfires since 2003: report

2021-08-07T17:54+0200foxnews (en)

Flames burn on the mountain near Limni village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece , Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. Greece Tuesday grappled with the worst heatwave in decades that strained the national power supply and fueled wildfires near Athens and elsewhere in southern Greece.

Incendi in Grecia: quinto giorno di fiamme e gara di solidarietà per le comunità colpite Euronews

2021-08-07T17:48+0200msn-it (it)

In Grecia il fronte del fuoco non retrocede. Da giorni, ogni volta che i roghi sembrano domati, nuove fiamme minacciano e devastano boschi, campi e centri abitati. © ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΤΣΙΡΩΝΗΣ/ 2021 ΑΘΗΝΑΙΚΟ-ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΚΟ ΠΡΑΚΤΟΡΕΙΟ ΕΙΔΗΣΕΩΝ. Per il quinto giorno di fila gli incendi mettono sotto assedio Atene.

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.

Mass evacuations as Greek fires...

2021-08-07T17:08+0200dhakatribune (en)

People are evacuated on a ferry as a wildfire burns in the village of Limni, on the island of Evia on August 6, 2021 Reuters. At least 1,450 Greek firefighters along with 15 aircraft were battling the infernos, with reinforcements arriving from other countries.

Incendi in Grecia: quinto giorno di fiamme e gara di solidarietà per le comunità colpite Euronews

2021-08-07T16:57+0200msn-nl (it)

In Grecia il fronte del fuoco non retrocede. Da giorni, ogni volta che i roghi sembrano domati, nuove fiamme minacciano e devastano boschi, campi e centri abitati. © ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΤΣΙΡΩΝΗΣ/ 2021 ΑΘΗΝΑΙΚΟ-ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΚΟ ΠΡΑΚΤΟΡΕΙΟ ΕΙΔΗΣΕΩΝ. Per il quinto giorno di fila gli incendi mettono sotto assedio Atene.

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....

Incendi in Grecia: quinto giorno di fiamme e gara di solidarietà

2021-08-07T16:07+0200euronews-it (it)

In Grecia il fronte del fuoco non retrocede. Da giorni, ogni volta che i roghi sembrano domati, nuove fiamme minacciano e devastano boschi, campi e centri abitati. Per il quinto giorno di fila gli incendi mettono sotto assedio Atene. I Vigili del Fuoco sono impegnati nella lotta a 55 roghi boschivi contemporaneamente .

Thousands evacuated in Greece due to forest fires

2021-08-07T15:13+0200thehill (en)

Thousands of people in Greece have been evacuated since a wave of forest fires broke out last week in areas along the Mediterranean, with firefighters continuing to battle flames on Saturday. Ferries evacuated a total of 1,153 people late Friday into Saturday morning from a seaside village and....

Mass evacuations as Greek fires rage, but Turkey saved by the rain

2021-08-07T14:52+0200digitaljournal (en)

Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens as “nightmarish” forest fires raged in Greece Saturday, while heavy rains brought some relief to neighbouring Turkey. At least 1,450 Greek firefighters along with 15 aircraft were battling the....

Mass evacuations as Greek fires rage, but Turkey saved by the rain

2021-08-07T14:44+0200heraldsun (en)

Local residents are trying to put out wildfires as they reach the first houses in Krioneri town, just north of Athens. Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens as "nightmarish" forest fires raged in Greece Saturday, while heavy rains brought some relief to neighbouring Turkey.

Mass Evacuations As Greek Fires Rage, But Turkey Saved By The Rain

2021-08-07T14:35+0200barrons (en)

Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens as "nightmarish" forest fires raged in Greece Saturday, while heavy rains brought some relief to neighbouring Turkey. At least 1,450 Greek firefighters along with 15 aircraft were battling the....

Migliaia di turisti e residenti in fuga dalle fiamme in Grecia

2021-08-07T14:10+0200rainews (it)

07 agosto 2021 In Grecia migliaia di turisti e residenti sono stati evacuati a causa degli incendi e una densa nuvola di fumo e cenere sovrasta Atene, mentre in alcune regioni sono previsti oggi forti venti e temperature fino a 38 gradi. Sono almeno 1.450 i vigili del fuoco impegnati con l'ausilio di 15 aerei e di rinforzi in arrivo da altri Paesi.

07/08/2021 Mass evacuations as Greek fires rage, but Turkey saved by the rain

2021-08-07T14:03+0200rfi-en (en)

Athens (AFP) Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens as "nightmarish" forest fires raged in Greece Saturday, while heavy rains brought some relief to neighbouring Turkey. At least 1,450 Greek firefighters along with 15 aircraft were....

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....

Grecia in fiamme, "incendi incontrollati minacciano vite umane"

2021-08-07T12:45+0200adnkronos (it)

Gli incendi continua a devastare la Grecia. Le autorità di Atene, dove l'aria è ormai resa irrespirabile dal denso fumo dei roghi nelle aree boschive urbane nel nord della capitale, hanno chiesto alla popolazione di "chiudere tutte le finestre e non uscire di casa". Questo è l'invito rivolto dal provocato.

Grecia, infuriano gli incendi in Attica: centinaia in fuga ATENE. L'Attica, la regione di Atene, ha vissuto un'altra notte drammatica a causa degli incendi che nonostante l'opera incessante di vigili del fuoco, aerei antincendio e volontari, con forze e mezzi giunti anche dall'estero, divampano....

2021-08-07T12:35+0200msn-it (it)

ATENE. L'Attica, la regione di Atene, ha vissuto un'altra notte drammatica a causa degli incendi che nonostante l'opera incessante di vigili del fuoco, aerei antincendio e volontari, con forze e mezzi giunti anche dall'estero, divampano senza controllo sui monti Parnitha, a Agios Stefanos e Malakasa, a nord della capitale.

Grecia, infuriano gli incendi in Attica: centinaia in fuga La Repubblica

2021-08-07T12:25+0200msn-nl (it)

ATENE. L'Attica, la regione di Atene, ha vissuto un'altra notte drammatica a causa degli incendi che nonostante l'opera incessante di vigili del fuoco, aerei antincendio e volontari, con forze e mezzi giunti anche dall'estero, divampano senza controllo sui monti Parnitha, a Agios Stefanos e Malakasa, a nord della capitale.

Oman sends condolences to Greece over forest fires

2021-08-07T12:20+0200timesofoman (en)

Muscat: The Sultanate expressed its condolences to Greece over the victims of the forest fires. Oman News Agency said: "In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Sultanate expresses its condolences and sympathy to the friendly Republic of Greece, the government and people, and to the....

Grecia, infuriano gli incendi in Attica: centinaia in fuga

2021-08-07T12:02+0200repubblica (it)

ATENE. L'Attica, la regione di Atene, ha vissuto un'altra notte drammatica a causa degli incendi che nonostante l'opera incessante di vigili del fuoco, aerei antincendio e volontari, con forze e mezzi giunti anche dall'estero, divampano senza controllo sui monti Parnitha, a Agios Stefanos e Malakasa, a nord della capitale.

Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day

2021-08-07T11:44+0200euronews-en (en)

By Mert Ozkan and Umit Bektas. MILAS , Turkey – A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

Notte drammatica in Grecia: incendi fuori controllo in Attica, e la situazione potrebbe peggiorare per il vento. “Vite umane a rischio”

2021-08-07T11:34+0200meteoweb (it)

L’Attica, la regione della Grecia comprendente Atene, ha vissuto un’altra notte drammatica per via degli incendi che non accennano a diminuire, nonostante il lavoro costante e incessante di vigili del fuoco, aerei antincendio e volontari, con forze e mezzi giunti anche dall’estero, divampano senza....

Mass evacuations as Greece fires rage on

2021-08-07T11:25+0200RTERadio (en)

A Greek firefighter works to extinguish a wildfire. Thousands of tourists and residents were evacuated and a thick cloud of smoke and ash hung over Athens this morning, as forest fires that have already killed two people raged for an 11th day in parts of Greece .

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.

Turkish blaze approaches power plant

2021-08-07T11:06+0200TheFrontierPost-en (en)

Monitoring Desk. MILAS, Turkey, Aug 6 (Reuters) – A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

Last month was worst July for wildfires since records began

2021-08-07T10:58+0200zmescience (en)

Fires on forests and grasslands in July released 343 megatons of carbon emissions, which is about a fifth higher than the previous global record for July, set in 2014, according to EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service . This was driven by record heatwaves and prolonged droughts in many....

Nearly 9-fold increase in area burned in Turkish wildfires in 2021

2021-08-07T10:45+0200yenisafak-en (en)

In Turkey's Mediterranean region and across the country, with a much harsher fire season than in previous years, the area burned this year has increased nearly nine-fold on average with the latest fires, according to an expert. As of Friday morning, 196 of the 208 fires had been brought under....

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....

Incendi: 1,5 mld tonnellate di CO2 prodotte in pochi giorni

2021-08-07T10:05+0200ilfattonisseno (it)

A causa degli incendi che si sono sviluppati di recente in Italia, Canada, Grecia, Turchia e Siberia, nel solo 2021 sono state distrutti 3 milioni di ettari di foreste, pari 2,2 miliardi di alberi, con una conseguente immediata immissione in atmosfera di 1,5 miliardi di tonnellate di CO2, pari al 4,2% delle emissioni globali del 2020.

Greece wildfires: Firefighter killed and thousands evacuated as blazes rage

2021-08-07T09:55+0200newstalk (en)

A volunteer firefighter has been killed and thousands of people have been evacuated from an island near Athens as wildfires rage in Greece . Civil protection chief Nikos Hardalias said firefighters faced "exceptionally dangerous, unprecedented conditions" as they battled 154 wildfires on Friday, with 64 still burning into the night.

Nearly 9-fold increase in area burned in Turkish wildfires in 2021

2021-08-07T09:10+0200news-az (en)

In Turkey's Mediterranean region and across the country, with a much harsher fire season than in previous years, the area burned this year has increased nearly nine-fold on average with the latest fires, according to an expert. As of Friday morning, 196 of the 208 fires had been brought under....

Nearly 9-fold increase in area burned in wildfires in 2021

2021-08-07T08:52+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

's Mediterranean region and across the country, with a much harsher fire season than in previous years, the area burned this year has increased nearly nine-fold on average with the latest fires, according to an expert. class='cf'> According to a study by Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of....

Controlled burning, forest thinning likely future of fire management: Study

2021-08-07T08:44+0200yenisafak-en (en)

Following a decade-long burst, wildfires around the world may start to decline as trees are wiped out by blazes or extreme drought, according to a recent US study. By employing a model that focuses on the eastern California forests of Sierra Nevada, the scientists at the University of California....

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.

Fires continue in Lebanon amid regional outbreak

2021-08-07T06:06+0200al-monitor (en)

More fires broke out in Lebanon on Friday. Three wildfires took place in the southern Lebanese towns of Haddatha, Hanine and Baraachit. The blaze began in forested areas of the towns. Firefighters from nearby Bins Jbeil were able to extinguish the flames , the official National News Agency reported.

Nearly 9-Fold Increase In Area Burned In Turkish Wildfires In 2021

2021-08-07T01:14+0200haberler-en (en)

In Turkey's Mediterranean region and across the country, with a much harsher fire season than in previous years, the area burned this year has increased nearly nine-fold on average with the latest fires, according to an expert. As of Friday morning, 196 of the 208 fires had been brought under....

Ukraine dispatches 100 firefighters to help Greece fight forest fires

2021-08-07T01:06+0200aa-en (en)

ANKARA Ukraine foreign minister said Friday that his country has dispatched 100 firefighters to help Greece fight forest fires. "Following President @ZelenskyyUa’s decision, 100 experienced Ukrainian firefighters have just arrived in Athens to help Greece fight wildfires.

Environment Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day 12:29 PM UTC

2021-08-07T00:05+0200reuters-uk (en)

MILAS, Turkey, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

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.

FM voices Jordan's solidarity with Greece over forest fires

2021-08-06T23:54+0200ammonnews-en (en)

Ammon News - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, on Friday, voiced Jordan's solidarity with Greece over the forest fires that swept many areas in the country. Safadi said, in a tweet, that he expressed the Kingdom's solidarity, in a phone call with his....

Forest fires will burn the world

2021-08-06T23:19+0200dailysabah (en)

As the Western world emerged from the church-centered worldview of the medieval period, they relied on modern science as a way out of the centuries-old oppression of the Catholic church. In this period, which we call the Age of Enlightenment, they essentially replaced religion with science.

Turkey govt under pressure as Greece fires claim first deaths

2021-08-06T22:31+0200menafn (en)

- Gulf Times) Fires raging in Greece claimed their first two lives yesterday during a punishing heatwave, while devastating wildfires in neighbouring Turkey piled pressure on the Turkish government. Greece and Turkey have been fighting blaze upon blaze over the past week, hit by the region’s worst....

Raging wildfires in Greece, Turkey, force thousands to flee

2021-08-06T22:23+0200timesdaily (en)

Firefighters and volunteer workers dig trenches and cover the vegetation with dirt in a rushed endeavor to protect the Yenikoy power plant from approaching wild fires, in Milas area of the Mugla province, Turkey, Friday Aug. 6, 2021. Thousands of people fled wildfires burning out of control in....

Global wildfires: Greece a 'powder keg' as thousands flee their homes

2021-08-06T21:33+0200deutschewelle-uk (en)

Speaking from Athens, DW correspondent Barbara Wesel said Greece was "absolutely not" prepared for the "nightmare." "Overall, we have a feeling that this is a force of nature that is completely uncontrollable," Wesel said, adding that Greece did not have the manpower or tools to contain the crisis.

Turkey condoles with Greece over wildfires

2021-08-06T21:23+0200worldbulletin (en)

Turkey 's foreign minister sent a message of condolence to his Greek counterpart on Friday over recent wildfires in the country, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. In a phone call, Mevlut Cavusoglu conveyed Turkey's wishes for a quick recovery in Greece to Nikos Dendias, whose country has....

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....

Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day

2021-08-06T20:18+0200menafn (en)

- The Peninsula) MILAS, Turkey: A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

Ukraine sends a detachment of its firefighters to fight fires in Greece

2021-08-06T18:53+0200112-international (en)

Ukraine sends its rescuers to Greece to help eliminate large-scale forest fires . This was announced by the Prime Minister of Ukraine in Telegram. Shmygal noted that the government at an extraordinary meeting approved a protocol decision to send hundreds of experienced rescuers from all over the country to Greece.

MIL-OSI China: Saving human lives top priority as wildfires continue to rage: Greek PM

2021-08-06T18:53+0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: China State Council Information Office. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday evening that Greece is facing an extremely critical situation with multiple forest fires at the same time, while saving human lives is the government’s top priority. “The difficulties are still ahead of us.

I roghi sviluppatisi in Italia, Canada, Grecia, Turchia e Siberia nel solo 2021 hanno distrutto 3 milioni di ettari di foreste. E le emissioni di gas serra sono pari al 4,2% di quelle globali del 2020

2021-08-06T18:40+0200repubblica (it)

Roghi immensi ovunque, intere foreste distrutte dalle fiamme, una deforestazione che avanza inesorabile, danni ambientali diretti, legati alle emissioni di CO 2 prodotti dagli incendi, quantificabili in circa 154 miliardi di euro. Sono i dati elaborati da Ener2Crowd.

Greece fires claim first deaths as Turkey under pressure

2021-08-06T18:30+0200heraldsun (en)

Fires raging in Greece claimed their first two lives on Friday during a punishing heatwave, while devastating wildfires in neighbouring Turkey piled pressure on the Turkish government. Greece and Turkey have been fighting blaze upon blaze over the past week, hit by the region's worst heatwave in....

Greece fires claim first deaths as Turkey under pressure

2021-08-06T18:17+0200digitaljournal (en)

Fires raging in Greece claimed their first two lives on Friday during a punishing heatwave, while devastating wildfires in neighbouring Turkey piled pressure on the Turkish government. Greece and Turkey have been fighting blaze upon blaze over the past week, hit by the region’s worst heatwave in....

Greece fires claim first deaths as Turkey under pressure

2021-08-06T18:17+0200couriermail (en)

Fires raging in Greece claimed their first two lives on Friday during a punishing heatwave, while devastating wildfires in neighbouring Turkey piled pressure on the Turkish government. Greece and Turkey have been fighting blaze upon blaze over the past week, hit by the region's worst heatwave in....

Greece fire situation ‘constantly changing’ (Update 2)

2021-08-06T18:13+0200cyprus-mail (en)

Earlier, a civil defence official said the firefighters had had “a difficult night” fighting flames alongside the Greek infantry fire brigade in the area of Tatoi and Afidnes, where the fire is still raging. “The situation was and remains very difficult, as the fire is fanned by strong winds and....

Greece, Turkey battle fierce fires under crushing heat

2021-08-06T18:13+0200wetheworldmagazine (en)

Athens, Greece : Greece’s raging fires claimed their first victim on Friday after a punishing week-long heatwave, while neighboring Turkey came under rising pressure over the handling of its own devastating wildfires. Greece and Turkey have been fighting blaze upon blaze over the past week, hit by....

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 still battling raging wildfires as weather worsens with strong winds

2021-08-06T17:50+0200urdupoint (en)

Wildfires continued to rage across Greece for another day on Friday, while meteorologists warned that weather conditions are expected to worsen with strong winds in many parts of the country. ATHENS (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Aug, 2021 ) :Wildfires continued to rage across Greece....

Greece, Turkey battle fierce fires as heatwave continues

2021-08-06T17:50+0200urdupoint (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 is also battling wildfires. Athens (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Aug, 2021 ) :Hundreds....

Turkish Foreign Minister Extends Words of Support to Greece Over Raging Wildfires - Source

2021-08-06T17:50+0200urdupoint (en)

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu expressed support and sympathy to his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias over the phone regarding wildfires raging in Greece , a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Friday. ANKARA (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 06th August, 2021) Turkish Foreign....

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.

Controlled Burning, Forest Thinning Likely Future Of Fire Management: Study

2021-08-06T17:14+0200haberler-en (en)

Following a decade-long burst, wildfires around the world may start to decline as trees are wiped out by blazes or extreme drought, according to a recent US study. By employing a model that focuses on the eastern California forests of Sierra Nevada, the scientists at the University of California....

Thousands flee homes as Greece battles wildfires

2021-08-06T16:47+0200yenisafak-en (en)

Thousands of hectares of rich leafy forests have turned into ashes in Attica’s northeastern suburbs as fires has been burning for a fourth day on Friday in Greece , forcing residents to flee their homes in fear of their lives. The fire that erupted in Varibobi, a suburb of Athens, on Tuesday reignited, spreading to the east towards Mt.

Greece, Turkey battle fierce fires under crushing heat

2021-08-06T16:47+0200digitaljournal (en)

Greece ’s raging fires claimed their first victim on Friday after a punishing week-long heatwave, while neighbouring Turkey came under rising pressure over its handling of its own devastating wildfires. Greece and Turkey have been fighting blaze upon blaze over the past week, hit by the region’s....

18:29 Greek authorities postpones of performances in ancient theaters amid forest fires

2021-08-06T16:46+0200news-am (en)

The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports announced on Friday that a number of performances in ancient theaters have been postponed due to wildfires that have erupted in different parts of the country. In connection with the extraordinary conditions that have developed due to fires in the country,....

Thousands flee homes as Greece battles wildfires

2021-08-06T16:46+0200aa-en (en)

ATHENS Thousands of hectares of rich leafy forests have turned into ashes in Attica’s northeastern suburbs as fires has been burning for a fourth day on Friday in Greece , forcing residents to flee their homes in fear of their lives. The fire that erupted in Varibobi, a suburb of Athens, on Tuesday reignited, spreading to the east towards Mt.

Devastanti incendi in Grecia: situazione drammatica a Evia

2021-08-06T16:45+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di venerdì 6 agosto 2021) Devastante incendi in Grecia situazione drammatica a Evia ma non sono da meno altre zone del paese La situazione in Grecia è drammatica : nel Paese sono scoppiati numerosi vasti incendi negli ultimi giorni, complice anche l’ondata di caldo estremo che ha fatto schizzare il termometro oltre i 46 gradi.

Thousands Flee Homes As Greece Battles Wildfires

2021-08-06T16:13+0200haberler-en (en)

Thousands of hectares of rich leafy forests have turned into ashes in Attica's northeastern suburbs as fires has been burning for a fourth day on Friday in Greece , forcing residents to flee their homes in fear of their lives. The fire that erupted in Varibobi, a suburb of Athens, on Tuesday reignited, spreading to the east towards Mt.

Devastanti incendi in Grecia: situazione drammatica a Evia

2021-08-06T16:13+0200periodicodaily (it)

Devastante incendi in Grecia: situazione drammatica a EVIA ma non sono da meno altre zone del paese. La situazione in Grecia è drammatica: nel Paese sono scoppiati numerosi vasti incendi negli ultimi giorni, complice anche l’ ondata di caldo estremo che ha fatto schizzare il termometro oltre i 46 gradi.

Incendi in Calabria, 2 morti sull'Aspromonte. Inferno dal Mediterraneo all'Amazzonia: cosa sta accadendo

2021-08-06T15:58+0200ilmessaggero (it)

, l'ultima tragedia è in Calabria : due persone sono morte in un incendio a San Lorenzo, sulle pendici dell'Aspromonte in provincia di Reggio Calabria. Le fiamme sono partite in un bosco e hanno investito una stalla, dove si trovava un uomo, e un'abitazione vicina dove c'era una donna. Purtroppo questa è l'estate dei roghi.

Fires in Greece caused by strong winds north of Athens

2021-08-06T15:55+0200archyde (en)

I n Greece hit by devastating forest fires, the situation is worsening. Since the early hours of the morning, strong westerly winds continued to fuel the numerous fires on Friday. To the north of Athens, people in several localities were called to leave the region. Security guards went from house to house so that nobody is forgotten.

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.

Severe forest fires in Greece prompt mass evacuations

2021-08-06T15:33+0200news-az (en)

Thousands of people in Greece fled to safety from a wildfire north of Athens early Friday as firefighters waged an overnight battle to stop the flames from reaching populated areas, electricity installations and On the nearby island of Evia, the Greek coast guard mounted a massive operation with....

Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day

2021-08-06T15:30+0200egyptindependent (en)

MILAS, Turkey, Aug 6 (Reuters) – A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

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....

Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th...

2021-08-06T14:58+0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

MILAS, Turkey: A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day

2021-08-06T14:54+0200thechronicleherald (en)

By Mert Ozkan and Umit Bektas. MILAS, Turkey (Reuters) - A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

5 Jaw-Dropping Photos From This Week And The Stories Behind Them

2021-08-06T14:54+0200dailymaverick (en)

Extreme heatwaves and raging wildfires have been overtaking cities around the world this week, bringing the effects of climate change to the doorsteps of thousands of people. These images show it all. Greece . The country faced a fourth day of wildfires on Friday with strong winds and soaring temperatures literally adding fuel to the fire.

Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day

2021-08-06T14:17+0200metro-us (en)

MILAS, Turkey (Reuters) – A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

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.

Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day

2021-08-06T14:13+0200cyprus-mail (en)

Extensive safety measures were taken around the plant as fire approached the nearby Bayirkoy area, according to the municipality in Milas, where the plant is located. Firefighting crews arrived there from Marmaris, where other forest fires have now been extinguished, it said. TWELVE FIRES STILL BLAZING.

EnvironmentTurkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day11:39 AM UTC

2021-08-06T14:07+0200reuters-af (en)

MILAS, Turkey, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day

2021-08-06T14:05+0200oann (en)

FILE PHOTO: Night sky turns orange as Turkey's wildfires rage on at the shores of Cokertme village near Bodrum, Turkey, August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo. August 6, 2021. By Mert Ozkan and Umit Bektas. MILAS, Turkey (Reuters) – A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in....

Environment Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day 11:39 AM UTC

2021-08-06T14:03+0200reuters-it (en)

MILAS, Turkey, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

EnvironmentTurkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day11:39 AM UTC

2021-08-06T14:00+0200ara-reuters (en)

MILAS, Turkey, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

Environment Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day 11:39 AM UTC

2021-08-06T13:55+0200reuters-es (en)

MILAS, Turkey, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day

2021-08-06T13:53+0200yahoo-sg (en)

By Mert Ozkan and Umit Bektas. MILAS, Turkey (Reuters) - A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

5 Jaw-Dropping Photos Showing Climate Change Effects And The Stories Behind Them

2021-08-06T13:53+0200yahoo-sg (en)

Extreme heatwaves and raging wildfires have been overtaking cities around the world this week, bringing the effects of climate change to the doorsteps of thousands of people. These images show it all. Greece . The country faced a fourth day of wildfires on Friday with strong winds and soaring temperatures literally adding fuel to the fire.

EnvironmentTurkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day11:39 AM UTC

2021-08-06T13:51+0200reuters-fr (en)

MILAS, Turkey, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

Turkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day

2021-08-06T13:46+0200reuters (en)

MILAS, Turkey, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

EnvironmentTurkish blaze approaches power plant as wildfires enter 10th day11:39 AM UTC

2021-08-06T13:40+0200reuters-br (en)

MILAS, Turkey, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A forest fire was coming closer to a power station in southwest Turkey on Friday, local officials said, a day after firefighters brought a blaze under control around another nearby plant, as an outbreak of wildfires entered its 10th day.

4- FM voices Jordan's solidarity with Greece over forest fires

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

Amman, August 6 (Petra)-- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, on Friday, voiced Jordan's solidarity with Greece over the forest fires that swept many areas in the country. Safadi said, in a tweet, that he expressed the Kingdom's solidarity, in a phone....

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 still battling raging wildfires as weather worsens with strong winds

2021-08-06T13:32+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

ATHENS, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Wildfires continued to rage across Greece for another day on Friday, while meteorologists warned that weather conditions are expected to worsen with strong winds in many parts of the country. Winds will become stronger and the risk of forest fires is very high, although a....

Thousands flee fires in Greece, Turkey; some rescued by sea

2021-08-06T13:32+0200whig (en)

A house is on fire in Rovies village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece , late Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fought elsewhere to keep flames....

Thousands flee fires in Greece, Turkey; some rescued by sea

2021-08-06T13:30+0200hjnews (en)

Flames burn a forest during a wildfire in Skepasti 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, threatening the archaeological site at the....

Greece still battling raging wildfires as weather worsens with strong winds

2021-08-06T13:24+0200china.org.cn (en)

ATHENS, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Wildfires continued to rage across Greece for another day on Friday, while meteorologists warned that weather conditions are expected to worsen with strong winds in many parts of the country. Winds will become stronger and the risk of forest fires is very high, although a....

5 Jaw-Dropping Photos From This Week And The Stories Behind Them

2021-08-06T12:39+0200huffingtonpost-uk-en (en)

Extreme heatwaves and raging wildfires have been overtaking cities around the world this week, bringing the effects of climate change to the doorsteps of thousands of people. These images show it all. Greece . The country faced a fourth day of wildfires on Friday with strong winds and soaring temperatures literally adding fuel to the fire.

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 and Turkey fight fierce fires as heat waves continue

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

Helping foreigners. Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nicos Hardarias said that of the 99 fires reported Thursday, 57 were still active in the middle of the night, especially Evia, who was forced to evacuate monks who refused to leave the monastery. He said it occurred on the island.

Severe forest fires in Greece prompt mass evacuations

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

Thousands of people in Greece fled to safety from a wildfire north of Athens early Friday as firefighters waged an overnight battle to stop the flames from reaching populated areas, electricity installations and On the nearby island of Evia, the Greek coast guard mounted a massive operation with....

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.

Turkey condoles with Greece over wildfires

2021-08-06T12:16+0200yenisafak-en (en)

Turkey's foreign minister sent a message of condolence to his Greek counterpart on Friday over recent wildfires in the country, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. In a phone call, Mevlut Cavusoglu conveyed Turkey's wishes for a quick recovery in Greece to Nikos Dendias, whose country has....

Turkey condoles with Greece over wildfires

2021-08-06T12:15+0200aa-en (en)

ANKARA Turkey's foreign minister sent a message of condolence to his Greek counterpart on Friday over recent wildfires in the country, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. In a phone call, Mevlut Cavusoglu conveyed Turkey's wishes for a quick recovery in Greece to Nikos Dendias, whose country....

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.

Turkey condoles with Greece over wildfires

2021-08-06T11:57+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

's foreign minister sent a message of condolence to his Greek counterpart on Aug. 6 over recent wildfires in the country, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. class='cf'> In a phone call, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu conveyed Turkey's wishes for a quick recovery in Greece to Nikos Dendias, whose country....

Cypriot team fighting along Greek colleagues to contain large forest fires in...

2021-08-06T11:52+0200newsincyprus (en)

The Cyprus firefighters, assisting their collegues in containing the large forest fires raging for three days now in Greece , faced a very difficult night as they were battling along with Greek firefighters at the Tatoi and Afidnes areas, in Attica region, according to Civil Defence Spokesperson Olyvia Michaelidou.

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.

Cypriot team fighting along Greek colleagues to contain large forest fires in Greece

2021-08-06T11:33+0200in-cyprus (en)

The Cyprus firefighters, assisting their collegues in containing the large forest fires raging for three days now in Greece , faced a very difficult night as they were battling along with Greek firefighters at the Tatoi and Afidnes areas, in Attica region, according to Civil Defence Spokesperson Olyvia Michaelidou.

Thousands flee to safety as wildfires rage across Greece

2021-08-06T11:06+0200trtworld (en)

Residents look at the rising smoke from forest fires at a hill across from houses in Rovies on Evia Island on August 5, 2021. (LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP) Thousands of residents fled to safety from a wildfire that burned for a fourth day north of Athens, during an overnight battle to stop the flames....

Greek PM says saving human lives top priority as wildfires continue to rage

2021-08-06T10:53+0200china.org.cn (en)

An aircraft tries to extinguish a wildfire in the north of Evia island, Greece , on Aug. 5, 2021. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday evening that Greece is facing an extremely critical situation with multiple forest fires at the same time, while saving human lives is the government's top priority.

FM Çavuşoğlu conveys well wishes to Greece over wildfires

2021-08-06T10:50+0200dailysabah (en)

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on Friday called his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias to convey his get well soon wishes over the ongoing wildfires in the country. Both foreign ministers stated that they are ready to provide assistance to each other, provided they have previously set under....

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,....

Thousands more flee fires outside Athens amid heat wave

2021-08-06T10:20+0200hjnews (en)

Flames burn a forest during a wildfire in Skepasti 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, threatening the archaeological site at the....

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....

Cypriot team fighting along Greek colleagues to contain large forest fires in Greece

2021-08-06T09:46+0200cna-en (en)

CNA - Demetra Nicolaou CYPRUS/Nicosia 06/08/2021 10:36 The Cyprus firefighters, assisting their collegues in containing the large forest fires raging for three days now in Greece , faced a very difficult night as they were battling along with Greek firefighters at the Tatoi and Afidnes areas, in....

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).

Greece evacuates villages after forest fires

2021-08-06T09:15+0200yenisafak-en (en)

Dozens of villages were evacuated and thousands of residents were forced to leave their homes on Thursday because of forest fires in Greece . Firefighters said a fire that ignited in the forest area in the Olympia region in the northwest of Peloponnese on Wednesday continued throughout the night and....

Kyriakos Mitsotakis

2021-08-06T09:13+0200wn (en)

As resurgent fires torched homes and threatened monuments, and blazes ripped uncontrollably through northern Mitsotakis said Thursday night in a televised address that saving human lives is the government’s top priority. ATHENS - Mitsotakis said on Thursday evening that Greece is facing an....

Incendi in Grecia: situazione drammatica a Evia

2021-08-06T09:08+0200iconaclima (it)

La situazione in Grecia è drammatica: nel Paese sono scoppiati numerosi vasti incendi negli ultimi giorni, complice anche l’ ondata di caldo estremo che ha fatto schizzare il termometro oltre i 46 gradi. Nelle ultime 24 ore sono scoppiati circa 118 incendi in tutta la Grecia secondo la Protezione Civile.

Romania will send firefighters to Greece to help putting out fires

2021-08-06T09:06+0200actmedia-eu (en)

Prime Minister Florin Citu announced that Romania will grant ground support to Greece for putting out the fires this country is facing, in this respect squads of firefighters will be sent. "The Greek authorities have asked for help to put out the fires, both air and ground aid.

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.

Thousands more flee fires outside Athens amid heat wave

2021-08-06T08:37+0200wftv (en)

Greece Wildfires Flames burn a forest during a wildfire in Skepasti 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, threatening the....

Thousands more flee fires outside Athens amid heat wave

2021-08-06T08:30+0200whig (en)

A wildfire burns a forest in Afidnes 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 the flames just outside the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.

Wildfires Ravaging Forestlands In Many Parts Of Globe

2021-08-06T07:33+0200haberler-en (en)

Wildfires have spread to many parts of the world, according to the Fire Information for Resource Management System of US space agency NASA. Most of North and South America, the African plateau, the northern Arabian Peninsula, and the Mediterranean coast of Europe as well as Northern and Eastern Europe have been affected by fires.

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....

Deadly European wildfires chime with experts' warnings

2021-08-06T07:03+0200radionz (en)

Wildfires are continuing to rage across southern Europe which have left eight people dead and thousands have evacuated. In Italy, the number of fires has tripled this summer compared to the yearly average. Firefighters in Greece have spent two days battling to save the historic birthplace of the Olympic games.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-06T07:02+0200vindy (en)

MUGLA, Turkey (AP) — A wildfire that reached the compound of a coal-fueled power plant in southwest Turkey and forced nearby residents to flee in boats and cars was contained on Thursday after raging for some 11 hours, officials and media reports said.

Deadly European wildfires chime with experts' warnings

2021-08-06T06:42+0200rnz-co-nz (en)

Wildfires are continuing to rage across southern Europe which have left eight people dead and thousands have evacuated. In Italy, the number of fires has tripled this summer compared to the yearly average. Firefighters in Greece have spent two days battling to save the historic birthplace of the Olympic games.

Greek PM says saving human lives top priority as wildfires continue to rage

2021-08-06T04:26+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

An aircraft tries to extinguish a wildfire in the north of Evia island, Greece , on Aug. 5, 2021. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday evening that Greece is facing an extremely critical situation with multiple forest fires at the same time, while saving human lives is the government's top priority.

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....

Greek PM says saving human lives top priority as wildfires continue to rage

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

An aircraft tries to extinguish a wildfire in the north of Evia island, Greece , on Aug. 5, 2021. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday evening that Greece is facing an extremely critical situation with multiple forest fires at the same time, while saving human lives is the government's top priority.

Greek PM says saving human lives top priority as wildfires continue to rage

2021-08-06T04:10+0200chinadaily (en)

Firefighters try to put out a wildfire in the north of Athens, Greece , on Aug 5, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday evening that Greece is facing an extremely critical situation with multiple forest fires at the same time, while saving human lives is the government's top priority.

Saving human lives top priority as wildfires continue to rage: Greek PM

2021-08-06T03:48+0200china.org.cn (en)

A firefighter is seen putting out small blazes at a burned pine forest at Varybobi, a northern suburb of Athens, Greece , on Aug. 4, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday evening that Greece is facing an extremely critical situation with multiple forest fires....

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.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-06T02:26+0200therepublic (en)

MUGLA, Turkey A wildfire that reached the compound of a coal-fueled power plant in southwest Turkey and forced nearby residents to flee in boats and cars was contained on Thursday after raging for some 11 hours, officials and media reports said. Strong winds drove the fire toward the Kemerkoy power....

Mitsotakis swears Greeks on hard days because of forest fires

2021-08-06T01:59+0200archyde (en)

G According to the government, smellingland has to prepare for hard days in view of the numerous fires and sources of fire. “We have to fight dozens of forest fires. Three of them – in Athens, the Peloponnese and Evia – are of enormous strength and enormous proportions, ”said Greek Prime Minister....

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday evening that Greece is facing an extremely critical situation with multiple forest fires at the same time, while saving human lives is the government's top priority, reported Xinhua. "The difficulties are still

2021-08-06T01:23+0200dailyfinland-fi (en)

ahead of us. We have unprecedented conditions as we had ten days of extreme heatwave that turned the country into a powder keg," he said in an address broadcast live on public broadcaster ERT. Firefighting forces are battling relentlessly to contain the fires that sprung up across the country.

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 that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-06T00:15+0200startribune (en)

Strong winds drove the fire toward the Kemerkoy power plant in Mugla province late Wednesday, prompting evacuations from the nearby seaside resort of Oren. Navy vessels were deployed to help ferry away residents, while cars formed long convoys on roads leading away from the area, Haberturk television reported.

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 that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-06T00:03+0200wsoctv (en)

Turkey Wildfire A Spanish firefighting plane pours water on a fire near the Kemerkoy Power Plant, a coal-fueled power plant, in Milas, Mugla in southwest Turkey, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. A wildfire that reached the compound of a coal-fueled power plant in southwest Turkey and forced evacuations by....

Incendi dalla Siberia alla Grecia: &#34;Vi spiego perché dobbiamo combattere i mega fires&#34;

2021-08-06T00:02+0200quotidiano (it)

Roma, 5 agosto 2021 - È l’estate del fumo grigio su New York, del sole rosso e dell’aria ‘affumicata’ per i roghi devastanti in Oregon . È l’estate degli incendi in Canada e in Siberia - distrutti un milione e mezzo di ettari, il fumo è arrivato persino in Alaska - e del Mediterraneo che va a fuoco,....

And both countries ‘surrendered to flames’

2021-08-05T23:58+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

There are many common expressions used in both Turkish and Greek languages. One person who was in the best position to affirm that was Hercules Millas , a “Rum” born in Istanbul but living in Greece for many years, a literary translator, writer and academic teaching in universities of both countries.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T23:58+0200actionnewsjax (en)

Turkey Wildfire A Spanish firefighting plane pours water on a fire near the Kemerkoy Power Plant, a coal-fueled power plant, in Milas, Mugla in southwest Turkey, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. A wildfire that reached the compound of a coal-fueled power plant in southwest Turkey and forced evacuations by....

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.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T23:45+0200buffalonews (en)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has come under intense criticism over an allegedly slow response to the blazes and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires. The government acknowledged that the country did not have a useable fleet of water-dropping planes.

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.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

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

MUGLA, Turkey A wildfire that reached the compound of a coal-fueled power plant in southwest Turkey and forced nearby residents to flee in boats and cars was contained on Thursday after raging for some 11 hours, officials and media reports said. Strong winds drove the fire toward the Kemerkoy power....

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.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T23:28+0200nwitimes (en)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has come under intense criticism over an allegedly slow response to the blazes and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires. The government acknowledged that the country did not have a useable fleet of water-dropping planes.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T23:20+0200missoulian (en)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has come under intense criticism over an allegedly slow response to the blazes and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires. The government acknowledged that the country did not have a useable fleet of water-dropping planes.

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.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T23:08+0200wacotrib (en)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has come under intense criticism over an allegedly slow response to the blazes and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires. The government acknowledged that the country did not have a useable fleet of water-dropping planes.

FOTO GRECIA 13 min Un successo per chi lotta contro gli incendi: Olimpia è salva Più di 150 roghi hanno colpito il paese nel corso dell'ultima settimana

2021-08-05T22:58+0200tio (it)

ATENE - Le autorità greche stanno facendo «tutto ciò che è umanamente possibile» per domare gli incendi che stanno colpendo la Grecia. I pompieri hanno riportato alcuni successi nel contrasto alle fiamme: quelle che hanno minacciato la periferia nord di Atene - ricoprendo la capitale ellenica con....

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T22:55+0200muscatinejournal (en)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has come under intense criticism over an allegedly slow response to the blazes and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires. The government acknowledged that the country did not have a useable fleet of water-dropping planes.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T22:50+0200lacrossetribune (en)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has come under intense criticism over an allegedly slow response to the blazes and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires. The government acknowledged that the country did not have a useable fleet of water-dropping planes.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T22:35+0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has come under intense criticism over an allegedly slow response to the blazes and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires. The government acknowledged that the country did not have a useable fleet of water-dropping planes.

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.

Raging forest fires near archaeological site at birthplace of the modern Olympics

2021-08-05T22:15+0200thesun (en)

RAGING forest fires are nearing the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics. One major blaze was burning close to Olympia where the Games were held for more than a millennium. Forest fires are threatening the archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics Credit:....

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T22:10+0200whig (en)

People watch a wildfire burning the forest in Turgut village, near tourist resort of Marmaris, Mugla, Turkey, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. As Turkish fire crews pressed ahead Tuesday with their weeklong battle against blazes tearing through forests and villages on the country's southern coast, President....

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

2021-08-05T21:56+0200hjnews (en)

Bulldozers open fire break at a forest during a wildfire near Kechries village on the island of Evia, about 144 kilometers (90 miles) north of Athens, Greece , Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the....

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T21:40+0200whig (en)

A house is on fire in Rovies village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece , late Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fought elsewhere to keep flames....

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T21:38+0200wacotrib (en)

A house is on fire in Rovies village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece , late Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fought elsewhere to keep flames....

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T21:36+0200timesofindia (en)

MUGLA, TURKEY: Turkey’s worst wildfires in decades have raged for nine days amid scorching heat, low humidity and constantly shifting strong winds. The fires have so far killed eight people and countless animals. In coastal Mugla province, where tourist hot spot Bodrum is located, fires continued to burn in six areas on Thursday, officials said.

Fire that reached Turkish power plant contained, others burn

2021-08-05T21:22+0200ABCnews (en)

MUGLA, Turkey -- A wildfire that reached the compound of a coal-fueled power plant in southwest Turkey and forced nearby residents to flee in boats and cars was contained on Thursday after raging for some 11 hours, officials and media reports said. Strong winds drove the fire toward the Kemerkoy....

Resurgent wildfires in Greece burn homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T21:21+0200muscatinejournal (en)

A house is on fire in Rovies village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece , late Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fought elsewhere to keep flames....

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

2021-08-05T21:04+0200siouxcityjournal (en)

A house is on fire in Rovies village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece , late Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fought elsewhere to keep flames....

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T21:00+0200buffalonews (en)

A house is on fire in Rovies village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece , late Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fought elsewhere to keep flames....

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

2021-08-05T20:37+0200timesdaily (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....

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....

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T20:21+0200hjnews (en)

Bulldozers open fire break next to a forest during a wildfire near Kechries village on the island of Evia, about 144 kilometers (90 miles) north of Athens, Greece , Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the....

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T20:07+0200wacotrib (en)

A house is on fire in Rovies village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece , late Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fought elsewhere to keep flames....

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.

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T19:49+0200muscatinejournal (en)

A house is on fire in Rovies village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece , late Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fought elsewhere to keep flames....

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

2021-08-05T19:29+0200siouxcityjournal (en)

A house is on fire in Rovies village on the island of Evia, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Athens, Greece , late Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Greece evacuated people in boats from an island beach Wednesday amid heavy smoke from a nearby wildfire and fire crews fought elsewhere to keep flames....

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.

Site of ancient Olympics saved as Greek firefighters battle flames

2021-08-05T19:21+0200thehill (en)

The site of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece was saved Thursday as firefighters battle blazes around southern Greece, which along with the devastating wildfires in Turkey and other areas along the Mediterranean have forced widespread evacuations. that Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said fire....

DSU’s Arafat: Land module for firefighting assistance will leave Friday to Greece. PM Citu: Romania will grant ground support to Greece for putting out the fires

2021-08-05T19:14+0200nineoclock (en)

The land module for firefighting assistance in extinguishing forest fires will leave on Friday from Romania to Greece , announced, on Thursday, the head of the Emergency Situation Department (DSU), Raed Arafat. “Today, after discussions with our colleagues from the Greek Civil Protection and the....

Greece evacuates villages after forest fires

2021-08-05T19:12+0200avaz-english (en)

Firefighters continue works to extinguish the fire in the area of Greek island of Euboea, 150 kilometers from Athens, Greece on August 05, 2021. Foto: AA Dozens of villages were evacuated and thousands of residents were forced to leave their homes on Thursday because of forest fires in Greece.

Power Plant in Turkey Burns Partially Amid Hellish Wildfires

2021-08-05T19:11+0200interestingengineering (en)

A harrowing number of wildfires have engulfed the northern hemisphere, with some of the deadliest fires in decades raging in the United States, Turkey, Greece , Italy, and others. Turkey is fighting " the worst wildfires in its history ," with unstoppable fires devastating thousands of hectares of....

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....

Greece: Resurgent fires torch homes, threaten monuments

2021-08-05T18:52+0200timesdaily (en)

Local residents gather at a forest during a wildfire near Kechries village on the island of Evia, about 144 kilometers (90 miles) north of Athens, Greece , Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the archaeological....

In pics: Greece battles wildfires for third day, dozens evacuated

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

More than a dozen villages have been evacuated on the island of Evia near Athens since July 3. Around 85 people were rescued by boat from a beach as the wildfire scorched pine trees and sent clouds of ash and smoke into the air. Greek authorities ordered more evacuations on an island near Athens....

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

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....

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....

Greece evacuates villages after forest fires

2021-08-05T18:34+0200avaz (en)

Firefighters continue works to extinguish the fire in the area of Greek island of Euboea, 150 kilometers from Athens, Greece on August 05, 2021. Foto: AA Dozens of villages were evacuated and thousands of residents were forced to leave their homes on Thursday because of forest fires in Greece.

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....

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T18:07+0200wacotrib (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....

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

2021-08-05T17:59+0200hjnews (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....

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T17:52+0200siouxcityjournal (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....

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

2021-08-05T17:48+0200missoulian (en)

A view of the burnt forest after a wildfire in Varibobi area, northern Athens, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. 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....

Fire rages anew near Athens, evacuations in southern Greece

2021-08-05T17:46+0200muscatinejournal (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....

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,....

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T16:52+0200buffalonews (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....

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

2021-08-05T16:18+0200missoulian (en)

Firefighters hold a water hose during a wildfire near Kechries village on the island of Evia, about 144 kilometers (90 miles) north of Athens, Greece , Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave raged overnight and into Thursday in Greece, threatening the archaeological....

Land module for firefighting assistance will leave Friday to Greece

2021-08-05T16:10+0200stiripesurse (en)

The land module for firefighting assistance in extinguishing forest fires will leave on Friday from Romania to Greece , announced, on Thursday, the head of the Emergency Situation Department (DSU), Raed Arafat. "Today, after discussions with our colleagues from the Greek Civil Protection and the....

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T16:07+0200whig (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; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T15:43+0200muscatinejournal (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; 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.

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T15:36+0200wacotrib (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; 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.

Forest fires rage in Greece; blaze north of Athens rekindles

2021-08-05T15:26+0200siouxcityjournal (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....

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

2021-08-05T15:07+0200wxow (en)

LIMNI, Greece (AP) — Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave in Greece continue to rage, forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages as firefighters have 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

2021-08-05T15:01+0200wsiltv (en)

LIMNI, Greece (AP) — Forest fires fueled by a protracted heat wave in Greece continue to rage, forcing the evacuation of dozens of villages as firefighters have 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

2021-08-05T14:58+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, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T14:49+0200techcodex (en)

To the north of the Greek capital, a forest fire that encroached into northern suburbs, burning dozens of homes and forcing thousands of people to flee, was continuing to burn. The fire, which started Tuesday, was no longer threatening inhabited areas but was still decimating forest areas at the foot of Mount Parnitha.

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T14:48+0200buffalonews (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; 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.

More Villages Evacuated on Evia Island as Fire Continues to Burn

2021-08-05T14:29+0200banksnews (en)

” width=”696″> Firefighters work to contain the fire in Evia, Greece . Credit: Greek Reporter. The fire on Evia (Euboea) island continued to burn on Thursday, forcing residents in the village of Kehries in the northern part of the island evacuate their properties.

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.

Ancient Olympia fire: Latest maps as fires rage near birthplace of Olympics FIREFIGHTERS in Greece are once again battling raging wildfires as the country struggles through...

2021-08-05T14:14+0200express (en)

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Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T14:05+0200wacotrib (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

2021-08-05T14:01+0200siouxcityjournal (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....

More Villages Evacuated on Evia Island as Fire Continues to Burn

2021-08-05T14:01+0200greekreporter (en)

. Credit: Greek Reporter. The fire on Evia (Euboea) island continued to burn on Thursday, forcing residents in the village of Kehries in the northern part of the island evacuate their properties. Residents and visitors received instructions to evacuate via the 112 European Emergency Number , as....

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

2021-08-05T13:47+0200missoulian (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

2021-08-05T13:41+0200muscatinejournal (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

2021-08-05T13:38+0200phys (en)

Firefighters waged "an all-night battle" to protect the archaeological site from the fire in the southern Greek region of the Peloponnese near ancient Olympia, Citizens Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis said. The site is where the Olympics were held every four years from 776 B.C. for more than a millennium.

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T13:37+0200whig (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....

Greece fires map 2021: Where are the wildfires?

2021-08-05T13:36+0200thesun (en)

The fires in Greece have spread from the north of the country down to southeastern Lakonia and southwestern Peloponnese and beyond. "Out of control" flames have enveloped homes in the suburbs of Athens, with Varympopi, Adames and Thrakomakedones the worst affected.

Il mondo in fiamme, effetti rovinosi della mano dell'uomo e dei cambiamenti climatici

2021-08-05T13:27+0200247libero (it)

Gli incendi continuano e salgono le vittime. Nel sud dell'Europa, in particolare in Italia, Grecia e Turchia, si stanno verificando devastanti incendi causati sia dalle alte e secche temperature estive che dalla mano dell’uomo. Solo nell'Italia del Sud, le autorità hanno registrato 800 incendi negli ultimi sette giorni.

Armenia expresses solidarity with people of Greece over wildfires

2021-08-05T13:19+0200arka-am-en (en)

YEREVAN, August 5, /ARKA/. The Armenian Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity with the people of Greece in connection with the wildfires raging in this country. 'Deeply saddened by news of devastating wildfires that broke out across Greece. We express solidarity and deep sympathies with the....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T13:18+0200kathimerini-en (en)

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.

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T13:15+0200hjnews (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

2021-08-05T13:07+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.

Turkey wildfires: Orange smoke clouds fill sky in resort town of Marmaris

2021-08-05T12:58+0200independent-UK (en)

In the above video, you can see the orange smoke clouds filling the sky in the resort town of Marmaris – as wildfires continue to rage in southern The town has seen record temperatures in recent days, with the mercury regularly above 40C. This hasn’t helped to stop the fires from spreading, which....

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.

Incendi dalla Siberia alla Grecia: "Vi spiego perché dobbiamo combattere i mega fires"

2021-08-05T12:27+0200247libero (it)

Roma, 5 agosto 2021 - È l’estate del fumo grigio su New York, del sole rosso e dell’aria ‘affumicata’ per i roghi devastanti in Oregon . È l’estate degli incendi in Canada e in Siberia - distrutti un milione e mezzo di ettari, il fumo è arrivato persino in Alaska - e del Mediterraneo che va a fuoco,....

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.

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes

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

Owners of a honey processing factory are evacuated by police as a bushfire approaches the facility during a bushfire in Aspropyrgos, near Athens, Greece , 10 July 2021. Four fires, all in areas of dried grass, were burning simultaneously in different locations in the western Attica towns of Elefsina....

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....

Forest fires rage in Greece, threaten Olympics birthplace

2021-08-05T11:55+0200wsiltv (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....

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

2021-08-05T11:44+0200highlandstoday (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

2021-08-05T11:43+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

2021-08-05T11:37+0200wxow (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....

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....

Thousands Evacuated in Turkey as Fires Reach Power Plant

2021-08-05T10:55+0200balkaninsight (en)

People being evacuated by Turkish navy ships. Photo: Turkish National Defense Ministry. Villages in surrounding areas and an entire town were evacuated by ship after wild fires in the coastal district of Milas in Turkey’s Aegean region reached the Kemerkoy thermal power plant on Wednesday night, despite all attempts by firefighters to stop it.

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....

RADRFIRE: an interactive tool using satellites and AI to help firefighters fight forest fires

2021-08-05T08:11+0200actuia-en (en)

During hot periods, a plague threatens national parks and green areas: forest fires. Whether in France or, as is currently the case in Greece , Turkey, Sicily or the United States, hundreds of fires can occur in these areas and firefighters as well as nearby residents are the first to be affected by these dramas.

Greenpeace warns of ‘dangerous temperatures’ for Tokyo, Beijing

2021-08-05T07:50+0200aljazeera-en (en)

Scorching temperatures are becoming much more frequent in cities across East Asia, an analysis from Greenpeace East Asia has found, with the environmental group warning that the early arrival of hot weather could have severe effects on people’s lives, as well as agriculture.

Erdogan speaks of the worst forest fires in Turkey’s history

2021-08-05T04:32+0200archyde (en)

D he Turkey is fighting the worst forest fires in its history, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The head of state said this in a TV interview on Wednesday evening. In the forest fire areas near the west coast, the flames caught a coal-fired power station.

State of emergency declared on fire-stricken area near Athens as heatwave fuels more wildfires

2021-08-05T04:17+0200chinadaily (en)

A firefighter tries to extinguish a wildfire at the village of Rovies, on Evia island, Greece , Aug 4, 2021. [Photo/IC] ATHENS - A total of 114 fires broke out in the last 24 hours in Greece, as local authorities declared the fire-stricken area of Varybobi and the wider municipality of Acharnes in the north of Athens in a state of emergency.

Greece: Fires everywhere!

2021-08-05T02:52+0200defenddemocracy-press (en)

Dramatic forest fires in Rovies, Evia; big blaze nears Ancient Olympia (videos) Aug. 4, 2021 Forest fires Greece : Locals and tourists in Rovies, Evia were urged to rush to the sea on Wednesday afternoon as the big fire front was heading to the village.

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....

Wildfires rage in Greece amid worst heatwave in 40 years

2021-08-05T00:21+0200bernama (en)

ATHENS, Aug 4 -- Greece experienced the most painful consequences of the worst heat wave that hit the country in the last 40 years, said Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday evening. A total of 81 forest fires broke out in Greece in the last 24 hours.

State of emergency declared on fire-stricken area near Athens as heatwave fuels more wildfires

2021-08-05T00:14+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

ATHENS, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- A total of 114 fires broke out in the last 24 hours in Greece , as local authorities declared the fire-stricken area of Varybobi and the wider municipality of Acharnes in the north of Athens in a state of emergency. "We give a titanic battle in multiple fire fronts," Greek....

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.

State of emergency declared on fire-stricken area near Athens as heatwave fuels more wildfires

2021-08-04T23:07+0200china.org.cn (en)

ATHENS, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- A total of 114 fires broke out in the last 24 hours in Greece , as local authorities declared the fire-stricken area of Varybobi and the wider municipality of Acharnes in the north of Athens in a state of emergency. "We give a titanic battle in multiple fire fronts," Greek....

The Countries that Have Sent Firefighting Help to Greece

2021-08-04T21:05+0200greekreporter (en)

A C-130 aircraft carrying two fire trucks and 40 emergency responders landed in Greece from Cyprus on Wednesday. Credit: Twitter/@ akettis Cyprus and Sweden have sent firefighting help to Greece in order to aid in battling the massive fires raging across the country on Wednesday.

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.

The Countries that Have Sent Firefighting Help to Greece

2021-08-04T20:10+0200banksnews (en)

” width=”696″> A C-130 aircraft carrying two fire trucks and 40 emergency responders landed in Greece from Cyprus on Wednesday. Credit: Twitter/@akettis. Cyprus and Sweden have sent firefighting help to Greece in order to aid in battling the massive fires raging across the country on Wednesday.

Flames Surround Island Monastery As Fires Rage In Greece

2021-08-04T19:52+0200ibtimes (en)

At least 150 houses were destroyed by a violent blaze that surrounded a monastery and a dozen villages on the Greek island of Evia on Wednesday, just one of some 40 fires raging in the heatwave-hit country. How climate change can make wildfires worse Photo: AFP / Laurence CHU.

Forest Fires Multiply In Bulgaria, Killing Two

2021-08-04T19:52+0200barrons (en)

Two forestry workers were killed and another one was injured on Wednesday in Bulgaria as they battled forest fires that have multiplied across the country this week. The two workers died after being caught in a fire that has been raging in a forest near a village in the southwestern region of....

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....

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....

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.

In Pictures: Forest fires swallow the Attica region of Greece

2021-08-04T16:33+0200trtworld (en)

Flames are seen at forestland after a forest fire at the area of Varybobi, northeastern suburb of Athens, Greece on August 03, 2021. A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon in a forest in the Varybobi area in the northeast of Greece's Attica region, spreading fast due to dry conditions in the area, the fire department said.

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.

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.

How to bring forests back to life after wildfires

2021-08-04T16:04+0200trtworld (en)

A viral photo of a red pine cone covered in grey ash from the outside but revealing its inner colour after having cracked open from the heat is perhaps the perfect visual metaphor summarising the state of Turkey’s forests in the Mediterranean and Aegean.

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....

Wildfires rage in Greece amid worst heatwave in 40 years

2021-08-04T15:46+0200europesun (en)

ATHENS, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Greece experienced the most painful consequences of the worst heat wave that hit the country in the last 40 years, said Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday evening. A total of 81 forest fires broke out in Greece in the last 24 hours.

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....

Devastating wildfires wreak ‘incalculable’ environmental damage across southern Europe

2021-08-04T15:03+0200telegraph (en)

Turkey. For almost a week, Turkey has been struggling to contain over 100 of their worst forest fires in more than a decade. While authorities claimed that a fire in the popular tourist destination of Bodrum was contained by Sunday morning, videos on social media showed people still fleeing on boats.

Brutal heatwave scorches southern Europe as continent's summer of extreme weather rages on - CNN

2021-08-04T14:28+0200google-top-stories (en)

Kefalonia, Greece (CNN) Extreme heat and wildfires continued to plague parts of southern Europe on Wednesday, a day after the top temperature in Greece reached 47.1 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) -- just shy of the highest ever recorded in Europe.

Brutal heatwave scorches southern Europe as continent's summer of extreme weather rages on - CNN

2021-08-04T14:27+0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Kefalonia, Greece (CNN) Extreme heat and wildfires continued to plague parts of southern Europe on Wednesday, a day after the top temperature in Greece reached 47.1 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) -- just shy of the highest ever recorded in Europe.

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.

Grecia, gli incendi arrivano alle porte di Atene minacciando case e persone

2021-08-04T13:45+0200euractiv-it (it)

Nei sobborghi della capitale greca le fiamme attanagliano le case. Un incendio selvaggio ha imperversato incontrollato a nord di Atene martedì (3 agosto), bruciando case e costringendo le autorità a ordinare altre evacuazioni. Persone portate in ospedale con problemi di respirazione; bambini....

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes

2021-08-04T13:44+0200tribune (en)

GREECE: Awildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece 's worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the lower slopes of....

Turkish Govt Passes Buck as Fires Devastate Coastal Areas

2021-08-04T13:42+0200balkaninsight (en)

The southern and southwestern regions of Turkey beside the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have been hard hit by hundreds of forest fires raging since last week. By Wednesday, more than 170 fires were deemed to be under control but another 14 or so bigger fires were still out of control, threatening....

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.

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.

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.

Turkey’s devastating wildfires

2021-08-04T11:42+0200wwf (en)

by Diana Del Olmo Campos. Turkey is being ravaged by one of the most devastating wildfires the country has seen. The word Mediterranean usually conjures up images of idyllic waters and lush landscapes thriving with wildlife and fauna. But the reality we are seeing across our screens and papers today tells a different story.

Incendi in Grecia e Turchia: arcivescovo Ieronymos di Atene, "cambiamento climatico è una delle più grandi sfide del 21° secolo"

2021-08-04T11:35+0200247libero (it)

“Un giorno dovremo considerare le nostre responsabilità nei confronti dell’ambiente e della natura che il Creatore ci ha dato e renderci conto che la risposta efficace al cambiamento climatico è, per l’umanità, una delle più grandi sfide del 21° secolo”.

Incendi in Grecia e Turchia: arcivescovo Ieronymos di Atene, “cambiamento climatico è una delle più grandi sfide del 21° secolo”

2021-08-04T11:20+0200agensir (it)

“Un giorno dovremo considerare le nostre responsabilità nei confronti dell’ambiente e della natura che il Creatore ci ha dato e renderci conto che la risposta efficace al cambiamento climatico è, per l’umanità, una delle più grandi sfide del 21° secolo”.

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.

Forest Fire Outbreaks in Gevgelija Near Macedonian-Greek Border

2021-08-04T10:30+0200skopjediem (en)

A forest fire outbroke at the border region between North Macedonia and Greece , near Gevgelija. Videos published by citizens on social networks revealed that the fire has reached the nearby casinos in the Gevgelija area. Due to the strong wind, the fire started spreading towards Greek territory,....

Thousands evacuated as wildfires reach outskirts of Athens, Greece

2021-08-04T10:16+0200nation (en)

Greece has been experiencing a major heatwave since 27 July. It is expected to last for about ten more days. Live outside Athens as firefighters are battling ongoing wildfires in the Greek capital’s suburbs. Due to a large forest fire that began at noon in the northern suburbs of Athens at the foot....

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+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

2021-08-04T09:44+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

2021-08-04T09:38+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.

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes

2021-08-04T08:02+0200inquirer (en)

ATHENS — A wildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece ’s worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the lower slopes of....

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.

Wildfires rage in Greece amid worst heatwave in 40 years

2021-08-04T07:46+0200news-az (en)

Greece experienced the most painful consequences of the worst heatwave that hit the country in the last 40 years, said Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday evening, Xinhua reports. A total of 81 forest fires broke out in Greece in the last 24 hours.

Turkey prez faces mounting criticism over wildfires

2021-08-04T06:50+0200timesofindia (en)

BOZALAN: As Turkish fire crews pressed ahead Tuesday with their weeklong battle against blazes tearing through forests and villages on the country's southern coast, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's government faced increased criticism over its apparent poor response and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires.

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes

2021-08-04T06:36+0200dtnext (en)

Athens As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the lower slopes of Mount Parnitha, assisted by nine helicopters, seven aircraft and 305 police in a densely vegetated area in the suburbs of Varympopi and Adames. "It is a difficult day for the country, we had 81 forest fires in....

Wildfires rage in Greece amid worst heatwave in 40 years

2021-08-04T06:33+0200menafn (en)

- Trend News Agency ) Greece experienced the most painful consequences of the worst heat wave that hit the country in the last 40 years, said Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday evening, Trend reports citing Xinhua . A total of 81 forest fires broke out in Greece in the last 24 hours.

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....

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes

2021-08-04T05:27+0200in-cyprus (en)

A wildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens late on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece ‘s worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the lower slopes of....

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes

2021-08-04T05:25+0200newsincyprus (en)

A wildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens late on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece ‘s worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the lower slopes of....

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes

2021-08-04T05:10+0200fijitimes (en)

ATHENS (Reuters) -A wildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece ’s worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the lower....

MIL-OSI China: Wildfires rage in Greece amid worst heatwave in 40 years

2021-08-04T04:20+0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: China State Council Information Office. Greece experienced the most painful consequences of the worst heat wave that hit the country in the last 40 years, said Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday evening. A total of 81 forest fires broke out in Greece in the last 24 hours.

August 04, 2021 Turkey forest fires

2021-08-04T04:17+0200nation (en)

Forest fires in Turkey have been burning for the past three days. Higher temperatures and winds have spread the fire to more than 70 locations. Besides Turkey, forest fires have been burning in Greece as well. Turkey has requested help from all countries to stop the forest fires that have killed ....

Extreme weather as climate change bites around the world

2021-08-04T03:55+0200thenews-pk (en)

Paris: Climate scientists have long warned that the 21st century would see more natural disasters made worse or more likely by global warming. But a cascade of deadly extreme weather this summer in the northern hemisphere could make 2021 the year when climate predictions become a reality that can no longer be ignored.

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno

2021-08-04T03:38+0200thedailyherald-sx (en)

ATHENS--A wildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece 's worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the lower slopes of....

Wildfires rage in Greece amid worst heatwave in 40 years

2021-08-04T03:29+0200china.org.cn (en)

A firefighter is seen putting out a fire at Varybobi, a northern suburb of Athens, Greece , on Aug. 3, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] Greece experienced the most painful consequences of the worst heat wave that hit the country in the last 40 years, said Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday evening.

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno

2021-08-04T03:24+0200thedailyherald (en)

ATHENS--A wildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece 's worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the lower slopes of....

Turkey's Erdogan faces mounting criticism over wildfires - Associated Press

2021-08-04T02:29+0200google-top-stories (en)

A senior Turkish forestry official described the wildfires as the worst in Turkey in living memory, though he could not say how many acres of forest land the fires had devoured. Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said strong winds were reigniting flames that had previously been brought under control.

Turkey’s Erdogan faces mounting criticism over wildfires

2021-08-04T01:53+0200newsbreak-USA (en)

1 of 35. BOZALAN, Turkey (AP) — As Turkish fire crews pressed ahead Tuesday with their weeklong battle against blazes tearing through forests and villages on the country’s southern coast, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government faced increased criticism over its apparent poor response and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires.

Wildfires rage in Greece amid worst heatwave in 40 years

2021-08-04T01:49+0200dailyfinland-fi (en)

Greece experienced the most painful consequences of the worst heat wave that hit the country in the last 40 years, said Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday evening, reported Xinhua. A total of 81 forest fires broke out in Greece in the last 24 hours.

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.

Wildfires rage in Greece amid worst heatwave in 40 years

2021-08-04T00:15+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

ATHENS, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Greece experienced the most painful consequences of the worst heat wave that hit the country in the last 40 years, said Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management Nikos Hardalias on Tuesday evening. A total of 81 forest fires broke out in Greece in the last 24 hours.

Environment Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes 8:58 PM UTC

2021-08-04T00:14+0200reuters-uk (en)

ATHENS, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Awildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece 's worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the....

Turkey’s Erdogan faces mounting criticism over wildfires

2021-08-03T23:42+0200tribtown (en)

BOZALAN, Turkey As Turkish fire crews pressed ahead Tuesday with their weeklong battle against blazes tearing through forests and villages on the country’s southern coast, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government faced increased criticism over its apparent poor response and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires.

Turkey's Erdogan faces mounting criticism over wildfires

2021-08-03T22:33+0200eagletribune (en)

BOZALAN, Turkey (AP) — As Turkish fire crews pressed ahead Tuesday with their weeklong battle against blazes tearing through forests and villages on the country's southern coast, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government faced increased criticism over its apparent poor response and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires.

Grecia e Turchia in fiamme. Incendio boschivo a pochi km da Atene

2021-08-03T22:32+0200247libero (it)

Continua a bruciare la Grecia, con i vigili del fuoco che stanno provando a domare un importante incendio boschivo che infuria a circa 25 km dalla capitale Atene. La protezione civile ha chiesto ai residenti di lasciare immediatamente le proprie abitazioni, andando di casa in casa per verificare che fossero vuote.

Grecia e Turchia in fiamme. Incendio boschivo a una ventina di km da Atene Euronews

2021-08-03T22:31+0200msn-it (it)

Continua a bruciare la Grecia, con i vigili del fuoco che stanno provando a domare un importante incendio boschivo che infuria a circa 25 km dalla capitale Atene. La protezione civile ha chiesto ai residenti di lasciare immediatamente le proprie abitazioni, andando di casa in casa per verificare che fossero vuote.

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes

2021-08-03T22:16+0200gmanews (en)

ATHENS, Greece - A wildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece's worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the lower....

Turkey’s president faces mounting criticism over wildfires

2021-08-03T21:48+0200stripes (en)

BOZALAN, Turkey — As Turkish fire crews pressed ahead Tuesday with their weeklong battle against blazes tearing through forests and villages on the country’s southern coast, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government faced increased criticism over its apparent poor response and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires.

Grecia e Turchia in fiamme. Incendio boschivo a una ventina di km da Atene Euronews

2021-08-03T21:43+0200msn-nl (it)

Continua a bruciare la Grecia, con i vigili del fuoco che stanno provando a domare un importante incendio boschivo che infuria a circa 25 km dalla capitale Atene. La protezione civile ha chiesto ai residenti di lasciare immediatamente le proprie abitazioni, andando di casa in casa per verificare che fossero vuote.

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes

2021-08-03T21:39+0200oann (en)

August 3, 2021. By George Georgiopoulos. ATHENS (Reuters) -A wildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece ’s worst heatwave in over 30 years.

Environment Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes 7:09 PM UTC

2021-08-03T21:27+0200reuters-es (en)

ATHENS, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Awildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece 's worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the....

Environment Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes 7:09 PM UTC

2021-08-03T21:14+0200reuters-it (en)

ATHENS, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Awildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece 's worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the....

Athens suburbs brace for night inferno as blaze burns homes

2021-08-03T21:14+0200reuters (en)

ATHENS, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Awildfire raged uncontrolled north of Athens on Tuesday, burning homes and forcing authorities to order more evacuations as they grappled with 81 forest fires during Greece 's worst heatwave in over 30 years. As night fell, more than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the....

Grecia e Turchia in fiamme. Incendio boschivo a una ventina di km da Atene

2021-08-03T20:29+0200euronews-it (it)

Continua a bruciare la Grecia, con i vigili del fuoco che stanno provando a domare un importante incendio boschivo che infuria a circa 25 km dalla capitale Atene. La protezione civile ha chiesto ai residenti di lasciare immediatamente le proprie abitazioni, andando di casa in casa per verificare che fossero vuote.

Athens fire source: Thousands fleeing the conflagration

2021-08-03T20:10+0200tv6 (en)

In Athens, thousands flee after wildfires spread. Firefighters have failed to stop the massive conflagration now reaching the northern suburbs. You can see thick smoke clouds from all around Athens. Acharnes, which is one of the largest suburbs, is most at risk from the fire. The mayor asked his citizens to leave their homes via television.

Fire In Rhodes Under Control As Greece Continues To Fight Extreme Heat

2021-08-03T19:51+0200aerialfiremag (en)

A large forest fire in the Greek island of Rhodes was taken under control early Monday morning, as the country continues to struggle with extreme temperatures and intense fires. “Since the early morning hours, the that started on Sunday , in the Island of Rhodes has been controlled after an ‘ night’....

Turkey's Erdogan faces mounting criticism over wildfires

2021-08-03T19:24+0200ahram-EN (en)

As Turkish fire crews pressed ahead Tuesday with their weeklong battle against blazes tearing through forests and villages on the country's southern coast, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government faced increased criticism over its apparent poor response and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires.

Anger in Turkey grows over government’s handling of wildfires

2021-08-03T19:22+0200guardian (en)

People across Turkey are looking for answers as to how summer wildfires got so desperately out of control, after seven straight days of unusually ferocious fires that continue to blaze throughout the south and west of the country. Eight people, including two firefighters, have died in the wildfires....

Wildfires ravaging forestlands in many parts of globe

2021-08-03T18:13+0200worldbulletin (en)

Wildfire s have spread to many parts of the world, according to US space agency NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS). Accordingly, most of North America and South America, the African plateau, the northern Arabian Peninsula and the Mediterranean coast of Europe as well as....

TURKEY Erdoğan thanks countries pledging help to Turkey

2021-08-03T18:06+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

Erdoğan thanks countries pledging help to Turkey ANKARA President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has thanked countries and organizations which pledged support and assistance to Turkey in its bid to put out continuing wildfires in its southern areas. class='cf'> “I thank , on behalf of my nation, all friendly....

Deadly summer of extreme weather as climate change bites

2021-08-03T17:56+0200europesun (en)

From Death Valley-like temperatures in Canada to killer floods in China and Europe, we look at some of the worst disasters so far as the IPCC, the UN's climate change body, meets in Geneva. The Mediterranean burns. Forest fires are raging around the Mediterranean from Turkey to Spain, with tourists....

Turkey's Erdogan faces mounting criticism over wildfires

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

BOZALAN, Turkey (AP) — As Turkish fire crews pressed ahead Tuesday with their weeklong battle against blazes tearing through forests and villages on the country's southern coast, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government faced increased criticism over its apparent poor response and inadequate preparedness for large-scale wildfires.

Desolate images of the Mediterranean fires Cindy Fernández 03 Aug 2021 - 14:42 UTC Temperatures are above 40°C in the Mediterranean and fires are raging out of control. In Turkey alone, 85 fires have been reported, leaving 6 dead and over 200 injured. The situation is bleak.

2021-08-03T17:27+0200yourweather (en)

Desolate images of the Mediterranean fires. Temperatures are above 40°C in the Mediterranean and fires are raging out of control. In Turkey alone, 85 fires have been reported, leaving 6 dead and over 200 injured. The situation is bleak. Meteored Argentina 1 minutes ago 4 min.

Deadly summer of extreme weather as climate change bites

2021-08-03T17:19+0200dhakatribune (en)

From Death Valley-like temperatures in Canada to killer floods in China and Europe, the world has experienced some of the worst disasters so far. Climate scientists have long warned that the 21st century would see more natural disasters made worse or more likely by global warming.

Deadly summer of extreme weather as climate change bites

2021-08-03T17:17+0200polandsun (en)

From Death Valley-like temperatures in Canada to killer floods in China and Europe, we look at some of the worst disasters so far as the IPCC, the UN's climate change body, meets in Geneva. The Mediterranean burns. Forest fires are raging around the Mediterranean from Turkey to Spain, with tourists....

German couple killed in Turkey fire attack

2021-08-03T17:11+0200tv6 (en)

Parts of Turkey and south Europe continue to be affected by wildfires and extreme heat. Turkish media reported that the couple, a German-Turkish pair, tried to escape from the flames. The bodies of the woman and man were discovered at their Antalya home, Manavgat. Their deaths have not been confirmed by the German authorities.

Deadly summer of extreme weather as climate change bites

2021-08-03T16:14+0200phys (en)

could make 2021 the year when climate predictions became a reality that can no longer be ignored. From Death Valley-like temperatures in Canada to killer floods in China and Europe, we look at some of the worst disasters so far as the IPCC, the UN's body, meets in Geneva. The Mediterranean burns.

Erdoğan thanks countries sending help, condolences for wildfires

2021-08-03T15:48+0200dailysabah (en)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday thanked countries that were sending aid, expressing condolences and stating a readiness to assist in Turkey’s fight against blazes tearing through forests and villages on the country's southern coast. “I thank on my nation’s behalf all the friendly....

Deadly summer of extreme weather as climate change bites

2021-08-03T15:43+0200cambodiantimes (en)

From Death Valley-like temperatures in Canada to killer floods in China and Europe, we look at some of the worst disasters so far as the IPCC, the UN's climate change body, meets in Geneva. The Mediterranean burns. Forest fires are raging around the Mediterranean from Turkey to Spain, with tourists....

Deadly Summer of Extreme Weather as Climate Change Bites

2021-08-03T15:21+0200naharnet-ar (en)

Climate scientists have long warned that the 21st century would see more natural disasters made worse or more likely by global warming. But a cascade of deadly extreme weather this summer in the northern hemisphere could make 2021 the year when climate predictions became a reality that can no longer be ignored.

Deadly summer of extreme weather as climate change bites

2021-08-03T15:08+0200longbeachstar (en)

From Death Valley-like temperatures in Canada to killer floods in China and Europe, we look at some of the worst disasters so far as the IPCC, the UN's climate change body, meets in Geneva. The Mediterranean burns. Forest fires are raging around the Mediterranean from Turkey to Spain, with tourists....

Deadly summer of extreme weather as climate change bites – timesofmalta.com

2021-08-03T14:07+0200unravelmalta (en)

Climate scientists have long warned that the 21st century would see more natural disasters made worse or more likely by global warming. But a cascade of deadly extreme weather this summer in the northern hemisphere could make 2021 the year when climate predictions became a reality that can no longer be ignored.

Fires across Greece, Turkey force residents to flee homes

2021-08-03T13:40+0200terradaily (en)

Greece forest fires gut homes, farms Ziria, Greece (AFP) Aug 1, 2021 - Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece on Sunday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said.

News24.com | Deadly summer of extreme weather as climate change bites

2021-08-03T13:13+0200news24 (en)

Climate scientists have long warned that the 21st century would see more natural disasters made worse or more likely by global warming. But a cascade of deadly extreme weather this summer in the northern hemisphere could make 2021 the year when climate predictions became a reality that can no longer be ignored.

World witnesses massive forest fires

2021-08-03T10:49+0200menafn (en)

)US space agency NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) stated that, wildfires are increasing in many parts of the world. Most of North America and South America, the African plateau, the northern Arabian Peninsula and the Mediterranean coast of Europe in addition to Northern and Eastern Europe were hit by fires.

Orange alert as Cyprus heatwave peaks

2021-08-03T10:37+0200FinancialMirror (en)

A two-week-long heatwave gripping Cyprus will soar to a scorching 43 degrees Celsius on Tuesday in one of the hottest days of the summer so far. The sizzling temperatures and stifling night-time temperatures are expected to continue through the week until Friday, when a slight drop is forecast.

Greece fights fires amid worst heatwave as Europe hit by blazes

2021-08-03T10:28+0200trtworld (en)

In this photo released by the Italian Firefighters, a view of a violent wildfire that burned the historical pinewood in Pescara, central Italy, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (AFP) Residential areas in Italy, Spain, and Greece are under threat as firefighters struggle to contain hundreds of wildfires.

Record-breaking heat waves: 7 deadly European summers

2021-08-03T10:15+0200dailysabah (en)

With temperatures across the globe reaching all-time highs, the issue of global warming is now affecting every inch of the planet. and forest fires are raging in neighboring Turkey , we look at how Europe is being struck more often by extreme heat. Since 2003 the continent has had to deal with seven....

The World is Aflame With Massive Forest Fires - NASA

2021-08-03T08:46+0200albawaba-en (en)

Wildfires have spread to many parts of the world, according to US space agency NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS). Accordingly, most of North America and South America, the African plateau, the northern Arabian Peninsula and the Mediterranean coast of Europe as well as....

Wildfires ravaging forestlands in many parts of globe

2021-08-03T08:39+0200yenisafak-en (en)

Wildfires have spread to many parts of the world, according to US space agency NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS). Accordingly, most of North America and South America, the African plateau, the northern Arabian Peninsula and the Mediterranean coast of Europe as well as....

Wildfires ravaging forestlands in many parts of globe

2021-08-03T07:29+0200aa-en (en)

ANKARA Wildfires have spread to many parts of the world, according to US space agency NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS). Accordingly, most of North America and South America, the African plateau, the northern Arabian Peninsula and the Mediterranean coast of Europe as....

Wildfires ravaging forestlands in many parts of globe

2021-08-03T07:15+0200nation (en)

Wildfires have spread to many parts of the world, according to US space agency NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS). Accordingly, most of North America and South America, the African plateau, the northern Arabian Peninsula and the Mediterranean coast of Europe as well as....

The heat wave is raging in Greece, heat waves are frequent in Europe

2021-08-03T03:43+0200archyde (en)

The heatwave currently raging in Greece , described as the worst for 30 years in the country, illustrates the increase in heat waves in Europe, a consequence of global warming of the planet. Indeed, greenhouse gas emissions increase the power, duration and repetition rate of heat waves according to scientists.

Wildfires Ravaging Forestlands In Many Parts Of Globe

2021-08-03T01:43+0200haberler-en (en)

Wildfires have spread to many parts of the world, according to US space agency NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS). Accordingly, most of North America and South America, the African plateau, the northern Arabian Peninsula and the Mediterranean coast of Europe as well as....

Greek heatwave: Seven deadly European summers

2021-08-02T23:58+0200europesun (en)

Europe has had to deal with seven years of high summer temperatures since 2003. In 2019, around 2 500 people died in extreme heat waves. Spain hit 47C in 2017. With Greece roasted by the worst heatwave in more than three decades and forest fires raging in neighbouring Turkey, we look at how Europe is being struck more often by extreme heat.

Environment Greeks urged to use less power as worst heatwave in decades tests grid 2:25 PM UTC

2021-08-02T23:40+0200reuters-uk (en)

ATHENS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Greek authorities urged citizens to conserve electricity as the worst heatwave in more than 30 years pushed the power system to its limits on Monday and wildfires continued to burn in many areas. With the weather service forecasting temperatures as high as 44 Celsius (111....

Greek heatwave: Seven deadly European summers

2021-08-02T21:41+0200cambodiantimes (en)

Europe has had to deal with seven years of high summer temperatures since 2003. In 2019, around 2 500 people died in extreme heat waves. Spain hit 47C in 2017. With Greece roasted by the worst heatwave in more than three decades and forest fires raging in neighbouring Turkey, we look at how Europe is being struck more often by extreme heat.

Greek heatwave: Seven deadly European summers

2021-08-02T21:04+0200longbeachstar (en)

Europe has had to deal with seven years of high summer temperatures since 2003. In 2019, around 2 500 people died in extreme heat waves. Spain hit 47C in 2017. With Greece roasted by the worst heatwave in more than three decades and forest fires raging in neighbouring Turkey, we look at how Europe is being struck more often by extreme heat.

News24.com | Greek heatwave: Seven deadly European summers

2021-08-02T20:46+0200news24 (en)

Since 2003 the continent has had to deal with seven years of fierce summer temperatures, with scientists saying climate change is likely to make heatwaves more frequent and intense. 2021: Greece and Turkey burn. Greece is suffering its "worst heatwave since 1987", according to Prime Minister....

Greeks urged to use less power as worst heatwave in decades tests grid

2021-08-02T20:18+0200menafn (en)

- The Peninsula) Reuters. ATHENS: Greek authorities urged citizens to conserve electricity as the worst heatwave in more than 30 years pushed the power system to its limits on Monday and wildfires continued to burn in many areas. With the weather service forecasting temperatures as high as 44....

Greece's electricity grid on brink of collapse as heatwave fuels record wildfires

2021-08-02T19:32+0200telegraph (en)

The Greek electricity grid is facing collapse in the face of a heatwave that has sparked deadly forest fires across the Eastern Mediterranean, the country’s prime minister has warned. Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday appealed to locals and tourists to limit their electricity use to the early afternoon....

Greece struggles with historic heatwave and fires

2021-08-02T19:01+0200archyde (en)

© Sakis Mitrolidis A man tries to cool off in Thessaloniki on Thursday, as Greece is hit by a scorching episode. Greece is preparing to experience a week marked by a historic heat wave. “The worst heat wave” for more than thirty years and July 1987, declared this Monday at the beginning of the....

Greek Heatwave: Seven Deadly European Summers

2021-08-02T18:27+0200barrons (en)

Greece is suffering its "worst heatwave since 1987", according to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with temperatures set to reach 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) on Monday and Tuesday. Turkey, Italy and Spain have also been pummelled by intense heat, with forest fires now burning across the Mediterranean region.

Battle against wildfires in Turkey's drought-hit areas continues

2021-08-02T18:23+0200trtworld (en)

Firefighters and volunteers try to extinguish a wildfire near Marmaris, Turkey (Umit Bektas / Reuters) Firefighters using planes and helicopters, joined by locals with buckets of water, continue to battle wildfires that have been raging for a sixth day near southern coastal resorts in Turkey.

Greeks urged to use less power as worst heatwave in decades...

2021-08-02T17:37+0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

ATHENS: Greek authorities urged citizens to conserve electricity as the worst heatwave in more than 30 years pushed the power system to its limits on Monday and wildfires continued to burn in many areas. With the weather service forecasting temperatures as high as 44 Celsius (111 Fahrenheit) this....

In Turkey as in Greece, sweltering temperatures and repeated fires

2021-08-02T16:58+0200archyde (en)

Temperatures exceeding 40 ° C and high winds have fueled hundreds of forest fires around the Mediterranean basin of southern Europe for the past week, particularly in Greece and Turkey. The evacuations of tourists and residents continued on Monday, August 2, even as the European Union sent....

EnvironmentGreeks urged to use less power as worst heatwave in decades tests grid2:25 PM UTC

2021-08-02T16:47+0200reuters-br (en)

ATHENS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Greek authorities urged citizens to conserve electricity as the worst heatwave in more than 30 years pushed the power system to its limits on Monday and wildfires continued to burn in many areas. With the weather service forecasting temperatures as high as 44 Celsius (111....

Environment Greeks urged to use less power as worst heatwave in decades tests grid 2:25 PM UTC

2021-08-02T16:45+0200reuters-es (en)

ATHENS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Greek authorities urged citizens to conserve electricity as the worst heatwave in more than 30 years pushed the power system to its limits on Monday and wildfires continued to burn in many areas. With the weather service forecasting temperatures as high as 44 Celsius (111....

EnvironmentGreeks urged to use less power as worst heatwave in decades tests grid2:25 PM UTC

2021-08-02T16:41+0200ara-reuters (en)

ATHENS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Greek authorities urged citizens to conserve electricity as the worst heatwave in more than 30 years pushed the power system to its limits on Monday and wildfires continued to burn in many areas. With the weather service forecasting temperatures as high as 44 Celsius (111....

Eight people are dead, a girl is (5) in serious condition and there’s a ‘holiday to hell’

2021-08-02T16:41+0200tv6 (en)

Since days, the forest fires have decimated Italy, Turkey, Greece and Turkey. There were eight people killed in Turkey and many others injured. On Sunday, holidaymakers had to flee Pescara’s fire. Five-year-old girl was taken to hospital with burns. However, her injuries are not life-threatening.

EnvironmentGreeks urged to use less power as worst heatwave in decades tests grid2:25 PM UTC

2021-08-02T16:36+0200reuters-af (en)

ATHENS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Greek authorities urged citizens to conserve electricity as the worst heatwave in more than 30 years pushed the power system to its limits on Monday and wildfires continued to burn in many areas. With the weather service forecasting temperatures as high as 44 Celsius (111....

Environment Greeks urged to use less power as worst heatwave in decades tests grid 2:25 PM UTC

2021-08-02T16:30+0200reuters-it (en)

ATHENS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Greek authorities urged citizens to conserve electricity as the worst heatwave in more than 30 years pushed the power system to its limits on Monday and wildfires continued to burn in many areas. With the weather service forecasting temperatures as high as 44 Celsius (111....

EnvironmentGreeks urged to use less power as worst heatwave in decades tests grid2:25 PM UTC

2021-08-02T16:25+0200reuters-fr (en)

ATHENS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Greek authorities urged citizens to conserve electricity as the worst heatwave in more than 30 years pushed the power system to its limits on Monday and wildfires continued to burn in many areas. With the weather service forecasting temperatures as high as 44 Celsius (111....

Efforts continue to put out forest fires as death toll rises

2021-08-02T15:05+0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

class='cf'> Weather services warned locals of poor air quality, and volunteers spent sleepless nights helping fatigued firefighters save lush forests from the devastation that experts say may take generations to restore. The mercury is expected to reach 42 degrees Celsius on Aug. 3 in Antalya, according to the meteorology authority.

Videos show people fleeing Turkey's wildfires as the death toll rises to 8

2021-08-02T14:38+0200businessinsider-za (en)

People help with the fight against forest fires broke out in Antalya, Turkey. Turkey has been battling more than 100 wildfires that have now killed at least eight people. Videos show people fleeing the flames. People had to be evacuated from their homes and tourists were rescued from beaches by boats.

non si arrestano gli incendi causati dal caldo Italia, Spagna, Grecia e Turchia La crisi climatica dietro i roghi

2021-08-02T12:54+0200affaritaliani (it)

Incendi Sud Europa: non si arrestano le fiamme in Italia, Spagna, Grecia e Turchia. Gli incendi continuano e salgono le vittime. Il colpevole? La crisi climatica. Foreste incandescenti, interi paesi evacuati e centinaia di pompieri mobilitati. Come scrive il quotidiano francese Le Figaro , in una....

Turkish Govt Feels Heat as Forest Fires Wreak Havoc

2021-08-02T12:43+0200balkaninsight (en)

Turkish officials insist they are doing everything to stop the fires but the opposition and many ordinary people have criticized the government for its allegedly weak response. “We are altogether fighting the forest fires in our country,” the General Directorate of Forestry said on Sunday on Twitter.

Fire in Rhodes Under Control as Greece Continues to Fight Extreme Heat

2021-08-02T12:02+0200urdupoint (en)

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 02nd August, 2021) A large forest fire in the Greek island of Rhodes was taken under control early Monday morning, as the country continues to struggle with extreme temperatures and intense fires. "Since the early morning hours, the that started on Sunday , in the....

Fires continue in Turkey, and the death toll has risen to 8

2021-08-02T06:07+0200archyde (en)

As firefighters battle for the fifth day in a row the flames still burning in coastal resorts, the death toll rose Forest fires Which is raging in the coast of southern Turkey to 8 Sunday. Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said that two people died Sunday due to forest fires in the southern....

Greece forest fires gut homes, farms

2021-08-02T05:57+0200thesundaily (en)

ZIRIA, Greece : Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece on Sunday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said. Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the firefighters with....

Greek firefighters battle to extinguish forest blaze

2021-08-02T04:40+0200dailytimesPK (en)

Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling Sunday to put out a forest fire in Greece that has so far destroyed around 20 homes and injured eight people, authorities said. Five villages have been evacuated and eight people hospitalised with burns and....

Wildfires at resorts in Turkey force 1,000 to flee on boats

2021-08-02T04:11+0200independent-ie (en)

More than 1,000 panicked holidaymakers and residents were evacuated from the tourist hotspot of Bodrum over the weekend as Turkey struggled to contain the wildfires that have raged across the country’s Mediterranean towns over the past week. V ideos on social media showed tourists hurrying towards....

Lots of fires in Turkey and Italy, historic heat wave in Greece

2021-08-02T03:33+0200archyde (en)

I In Turkey, the number of forest fires that broke out last Wednesday rose to 107 over the weekend. According to the government, 98 of them could be brought under control. Six people were killed , more than three hundred were injured, and dozen communities had to be evacuated.

Greece forest fires gut homes, farms

2021-08-01T23:59+0200urdupoint (en)

Ziria, Greece , Aug 1 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Aug, 2021 ) :Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest eight people, authorities said. Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the firefighters with saving dozens of properties .

Greece forest fires gut homes, farms

2021-08-01T23:41+0200gulf-times (en)

Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece yesterday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said. Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the firefighters with saving dozens of....

"60 Forest Fires In 24 Hours": Homes Destroyed, 8 Hospitalised In Greece

2021-08-01T22:58+0200ndtvnews (en)

Ziria, Greece : Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece on Sunday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said. Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the firefighters with....

Greece forest fires gut homes, farms 28 mins ago

2021-08-01T22:34+0200guardian-ng (en)

Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece on Sunday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said. Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the firefighters with saving dozens of....

Capital FM: Greece forest fires gut homes, farms

2021-08-01T22:30+0200kenyamoja (en)

Ziria ( Greece ) (AFP), Aug 1 – Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece on Sunday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said. Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the....

Greece forest fires gut homes, farms

2021-08-01T22:23+0200ahram-EN (en)

Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece on Sunday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the firefighters with saving dozens of....

Greece battling devastating forest fires for second day

2021-08-01T21:55+0200dailysabah (en)

The effects of global climate change are becoming clearer as summer forest fires appear with increasing frequency and ferocity throughout the world. Shortly after forest fires started raging throughout Turkey , its neighbor Greece was also hit by the same tragedy On Sunday, nearly 300 firefighters,....

Greece forest fires gut homes, farms

2021-08-01T21:49+0200capitalfm (en)

Ziria ( Greece ) (AFP), Aug 1 – Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece on Sunday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said. Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the....

Greece Forest Fires Gut Homes, Farms

2021-08-01T21:39+0200ibtimes (en)

Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece on Sunday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said. Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the firefighters with saving dozens of....

Greece forest fires gut homes, farms

2021-08-01T21:10+0200digitaljournal (en)

Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters were battling a forest fire in Greece on Sunday that destroyed homes and farm buildings and injured eight people, authorities said. Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis credited the firefighters with saving dozens of....

Greece-fire 2ndlead

2021-08-01T21:00+0200nampa (en)

Greece forest fires gut homes, farms By Louisa Gouliamaki with Marina Rafenberg in Athens =(Picture+Video)= ATTENTION - UPDATES with roads, bridge, reopened, ADDS details on damage, resident's quote, fresh fire on Rhodes /// Ziria, Greece, Aug 1, 2021 (AFP) - Nearly 300 firefighters, two water....

Grecia nella morsa degli incendi, 'storica' ondata di caldo

2021-08-01T15:37+0200oggitreviso (it)

TOKYO - La Grecia continua ad essere afflitta da una "storica ondata di caldo", come viene definita dai meteorologi, mentre i vigili del fuoco sono impegnati in varie aree del Paese per spegnere gli incendi alimentati dalla siccità. Almeno 16 persone sono state ricoverate in ospedale nella penisola....

Grecia: terremoto con scossa di magnitudo 5.2

2021-08-01T13:31+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di domenica 1 agosto 2021) Registrata una violenta scossa di terremoto di 5.2 magnitudo in Grecia . Fortunatamente l’evento non ha causato morti o feriti gravi Questa mattina, nella zone al largo delle isole del Dodecaneso (in Grecia ), vicino al confine con la Turchia, è avvenuto un forte terremoto , la cui scossa ha raggiunto i 5.

Grecia nella morsa degli incendi, ‘storica’ ondata di caldo

2021-08-01T12:31+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di domenica 1 agosto 2021) La Grecia continua ad essere afflitta da una “storica ondata di caldo ”, come viene definita dai meteorologi, mentre i vigili del fuoco sono impegnati in varie aree del Paese per spegnere gli incendi alimentati dalla siccità.

Grecia nella morsa degli incendi, 'storica' ondata di caldo

2021-08-01T12:18+0200news-yahoo-it (it)

La Grecia continua ad essere afflitta da una "storica ondata di caldo", come viene definita dai meteorologi, mentre i vigili del fuoco sono impegnati in varie aree del Paese per spegnere gli incendi alimentati dalla siccità. Almeno 16 persone sono state ricoverate in ospedale nella penisola del....

Grecia nella morsa degli incendi, 'storica' ondata di caldo

2021-08-01T12:00+0200adnkronos (it)

La Grecia continua ad essere afflitta da una "storica ondata di caldo", come viene definita dai meteorologi, mentre i vigili del fuoco sono impegnati in varie aree del Paese per spegnere gli incendi alimentati dalla siccità. Almeno 16 persone sono state ricoverate in ospedale nella penisola del....

La terra trema al largo delle isole del Dodecaneso

2021-08-01T09:48+0200news-yahoo-it (it)

Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 5.2 è stata riscontrata in Grecia , in mare. L’epicentro è stato al largo delle isole del Dodecaneso . Un momento di grande paura, soprattutto per l’eventuale rischio tsunami. Scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 5.2 in Grecia.

Reportan incremento de incendios en Turquía, Grecia e Italia

2021-08-01T09:31+0200entornointeligente (es)

Entornointeligente.com / Los incendios forestales que asolan a Turquía, Grecia e Italia ya han dejado varias personas muertas y centenares de damnificados, así como afectaciones al sector turístico debido al desalojo de algunos hoteles en riesgo de ser consumidos por el fuego.

EUROPA 25 min Dove non piove, brucia: fiamme in Turchia, Grecia, Italia L'Europa mediterranea nella stretta dei roghi: le alte temperature non danno tregua ai pompieri. Il Presidente della Regione Sicilia ha chiesto la mobilitazione della Protezione Civile.

2021-07-31T21:58+0200tio (it)

GINEVRA - È un'estate europea caratterizzata dal maltempo, ma mentre il centro-nord se la vede con l'acqua, con le alluvioni che hanno colpito la Germania ed il Belgio e i forti temporali che si sono fatti sentire anche nel Regno Unito, in Svizzera e in Austria, la parte mediterranea del continente sta lottando contro il fuoco.

Bruciano Grecia e Turchia, incendi devastanti con feriti ed interi quartieri evacuati

2021-07-30T14:59+0200blogsicilia (it)

e dello scirocco, con conseguenze nefaste per il puntuale pericolo incendi frutto di dolo o di disattenzioni. Sono ore terribili anche per Grecia e Turchia dove dei devastanti roghi stanno divorando ettari ed ettari di polmoni verdi. Addirittura le autorità turche hanno dovuto evacuare quattro....

Grecia: incendi a nord di Atene, situazione migliorata a Stamata

2021-07-27T18:05+0200agenzianova (it)

Atene, 27 lug 17:37 - (Agenzia Nova) - Sembra migliorare la situazione legata all'incendio divampato oggi nei boschi che circondano i comuni di Stamata e Rodopolis, a nord della capitale greca Atene, nell'Attica nordorientale. Il viceministro per la Protezione civile e la Gestione delle crisi, Nikos....

Incendi Sardegna, arrivati canadair Francia e Grecia

2021-07-27T09:53+0200247libero (it)

ITALIA - Proseguono le operazioni di soccorso a seguito degli incendi boschivi che da alcuni giorni stanno interessando la Sardegna e in particolare la provincia di Oristano, nei territori di Santu Lussurgiu, Cuglieri, Tresnuraghes, Frossio, Sennariolo, Usellus, Porto Albe, Scano di Montiferro e Cabras.

Incendi Sardegna, arrivati canadair Francia e Grecia

2021-07-27T08:51+0200oggitreviso (it)

ITALIA - Proseguono le operazioni di soccorso a seguito degli incendi boschivi che da alcuni giorni stanno interessando la Sardegna e in particolare la provincia di Oristano, nei territori di Santu Lussurgiu, Cuglieri, Tresnuraghes, Frossio, Sennariolo, Usellus, Porto Albe, Scano di Montiferro e Cabras.

Incendi boschivi in Sardegna: l’UE mobilita l’assistenza immediata per l’Italia.

2021-07-26T17:55+0200sardegnagol (it)

In risposta alla richiesta di assistenza inoltrata dall’Italia attraverso il meccanismo di protezione civile dell’UE per aiutare il Paese nella lotta contro gli incendi boschivi in corso in Sardegna, l’UE ha mobilitato il sostegno immediato di Francia e Grecia, come ricordato oggi dal Commissario....

Incendi Sardegna, arrivati canadair Francia e Grecia

2021-07-26T15:49+0200247libero (it)

Proseguono le operazioni di soccorso a seguito degli incendi boschivi che da alcuni giorni stanno interessando la Sardegna e in particolare la provincia di Oristano, nei territori di Santu Lussurgiu, Cuglieri, Tresnuraghes, Frossio, Sennariolo, Usellus, Porto Albe, Scano di Montiferro e Cabras.

Cosa sta succedendo in Sardegna? La paura per gli incendi

2021-07-26T13:41+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di lunedì 26 luglio 2021) Emergenza incendi in Sardegna . Dall'isola continuano ad arrivare immagini di incendi e fumo che rendono l'aria irrespirabile a dare aiuto al considerevole sforzo dei mezzi italiani, sono in arrivo Canadair francesi e greci. Un supporto che offre il quadro di quanto si sta....

Incendi boschivi in Sardegna: l’Ue mobilita aiuti immediati all’Italia

2021-07-26T12:33+0200euroconsulting-be-it (it)

Incendi boschivi in ​​Sardegna: l’Ue mobilita aiuti immediati all’Italia. In seguito alla richiesta di assistenza dell’Italia attraverso il meccanismo di protezione civile dell’UE per contrastare gli incendi boschivi in ​​Sardegna, l’UE ha mobilitato un sostegno immediato che viene messo a disposizione da Francia e Grecia.

Rogo nell’Oristanese, proseguono gli interventi di soccorso: in arrivo due Canadair dalla Francia, altri due giunti dalla Grecia Proseguono le operazioni di soccorso a seguito degli incendi boschivi che da alcuni giorni stanno interessando la provincia di Oristano, nei territori di Santu Lussurgiu,....

2021-07-26T10:15+0200msn-it (it)

© LAPRESSE Sardegna; incendi nell'Oristanese, le fiamme raggiungono Cuglieri Proseguono le operazioni di soccorso a seguito degli incendi boschivi che da alcuni giorni stanno interessando la provincia di Oristano, nei territori di Santu Lussurgiu, Cuglieri, Tresnuraghes, Frossio, Sennariolo, Usellus, Porto Albe, Scano di Montiferro e Cabras.

Quattro nuovi Canadair da Francia e Grecia per lottare contro gli incendi. La Sardegna dichiara lo stato d'emergenza. Oltre 20.000 ettari in fumo e quasi 1.500 sfollati. Il governatore Solinas: "Danni incalcolabili. Uno dei più gravi disastri naturali mai avvenuti in regione"

2021-07-26T09:33+0200euronews-it (it)

Quattro nuovi Canadair da Francia e Grecia e l'appello al governo per rialzare la testa. Soffocata da un'aria irrespirabile e ormai decretato lo stato d'emergenza, la Sardegna chiede aiuto e si rimette anche alla solidarietà internazionale per avere la meglio sugli incendi nelle provincie di....