- Weather warnings are in effect across Greece and Europe, including marine gales in Crete and heatwaves expected.
- Attica, Crete, and Peloponnese share high wildfire risk due to current weather patterns.
- Widespread wildfires have broken out in the Peloponnese region, straining civil defense resources.
- Capital city facing severe wildfire risk and the region is affected by a major fire crisis.
The European Space Agency is monitoring the fires near Athens using satellite data.
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Updated Aug 17
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What happened
The European Space Agency is monitoring the fires near Athens using satellite data.
Who's involved
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Capital city facing severe wildfire risk and the region is affected by a major fire crisis.Also in this story
- The island of Salamina, located near Athens, is experiencing a severe wildfire crisis.
- Recent fires impacted the capital region, and a suspect was arrested in the city.
- Authorities in Athens implement vehicle bans due to high fire risk in the capital city.
- Wildfires are causing high risk among neighboring islands, including Athens and Chios.
The entities involved
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Athens
capital and largest city of Greece
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European Space Agency
European organisation dedicated to space exploration
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Greece
country in Southeast Europe
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