Wildfires Spread in Greece; Two Dead in Northern Region

Wildfires in Greece are spreading, leading to a series of damages.

According to reports from the AP and other outlets on Wednesday, July 1 (local time), the wildfires that began in the northern Thessaloniki region the previous day have spread to agricultural land and forests in central Fthiotida, northern Halkidiki, and the island of Salamis near Athens.

In the northern region, a father and son were found dead inside a burned house.

Fire authorities have deployed 19 water-dropping aircraft, 6 helicopters, and 135 firefighters to carry out suppression operations.

Wildfires frequently occur in Greece during the hot and dry summer season.

In 2018, a wildfire in the eastern region resulted in more than 100 deaths.

The wildfire that occurred in the northeastern region in 2023 was recorded as the largest in the history of the European Union (EU).

Since May, Greece has been monitoring wildfires using four dedicated satellites.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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