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Greece calls on the European Union to help deal with forest fires

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ATHENS (Greece), 26/07/2025.- A firefighting helicopter and volunteers battle to put out a fire burning houses in the residential area of Kryoneri, in the suburbs of Athens, Greece, 26 July 2025. Firefighting forces are battling the wildfire that broke out in Kryoneri, Attica. According to the Fire Service, the fire is considered difficult as it is spreading through a mixed area of forest and residential zones. There are reports of damage to homes, and some have been engulfed in flames. (incendio forestal, Grecia, Atenas) EFE/EPA/YANNIS KOLESIDIS
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Fire Department spokesman Vasilis Vathrakoyannis has explained that six aircraft have been orderedbecause "the fires of the last few days have taken great precautions and are dangerous." The situation is expected to be difficult, as high temperatures, drought and strong windswill continue in the coming days.


The fires are taking place in 11 regions of the country and at least 7,000 people have been evacuated in the vicinity of the capital. Fire spokesman Vasilis Vathrakoyannis has explained that six aircraft have been orderedbecause "the fires of the last few days have become very large and are dangerous." The situation is expected to be difficult because high temperatures, droughts and strong winds will continue in the coming days.

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