Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More details: Thousands of houses are on fire! The state is powerless, evacuation is underway in Greece. Natural disaster 12 August 2024 Greece has ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents as firefighters battle a severe wave of wildfires. Experts have issued warnings about even more extreme weather conditions expected in the coming days. Firefighters are struggling to contain a particularly dangerous fire burning near the outskirts of Athens. Thick smoke has engulfed parts of the capital, casting a dark haze over the city. Emergency services have issued mandatory evacuation orders in several towns across the region. The historic site of Marathon is among the areas currently affected by these fires. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cut short his vacation to return to Athens on Sunday evening. He returned to the capital to take
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