4 minutes ago24 People Dead to Fire in Athens
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)At least 24 people died from fires near Athens. Authorities described them as the most deadly flames in more than a decade. They spread to the west and east of the Greek capital, accompanied by temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius and strong winds. Firefighters reported more than 100 [...]
At least 24 people died from fires near Athens.
Authorities described them as the most deadly flames in more than a decade.
They spread to the west and east of the Greek capital, accompanied by temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius and strong winds.
Firefighters reported more than 100 people injured.
Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras suspended his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina to return to Athens, while seeking assistance from the European Army and Union.
The area covered by flames is forested and filled with holiday homes.
