A catastrophic wildfire has struck the region near Pendeli in Athens, Greece, marking the most severe fire incident in the country this year. The fire, fueled by strong winds and high temperatures, has engulfed a vast area of 30 kilometers in less than 24 hours, with flames reaching heights of up to 25 meters. Emergency response teams, including 685 firefighters supported by 190 fire trucks and 32 aircraft, are battling the blaze amidst challenging weather conditions. The situation has prompted warnings and evacuation messages to residents in the affected areas, with efforts being hampered by the wind but expected to improve as conditions change.
- The wildfire near Pendeli, Athens, is the worst in Greece so far this year, engulfing 30 kilometers in less than 24 hours.
- Flames have reached up to 25 meters in height, exacerbated by strong winds and high temperatures.
- 685 firefighters, supported by 190 fire trucks and 32 aircraft, are working to contain the fire.
- Weather conditions, including winds of 70 to 80 kilometers per hour, are making the firefighting efforts challenging.
- Residents in the area have received evacuation messages, urging them to move away from the dense and populated wooded areas.
- Meteorologists predict the adverse weather conditions to last until the 15th of August, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius.
- 2022 has been recorded as the hottest year in Greece, following 2023, posing significant challenges for emergency and firefighting efforts.
- Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cut his holiday short to oversee the firefighting efforts in Athens.
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