a few seconds agoMassive fires in Europe, hundreds of residents evacuated
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The flames continue to spread across Europe a fire on the outskirts of Athens has forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. The flames began at the foot of Mount Pentley and then spread quickly, assisted by powerful winds. More than 78 firefighters, 22 land vehicles and 16 planes were in action to put out the fire [...]
The flames began at the foot of the mountain Pentley and then spread quickly, assisted by powerful winds. More than 78 firefighters, 22 land vehicles and 16 planes were in action to turn off the fire that had spread on two fronts.
The next situation remains difficult in the region Gironde in southwest France, where two massive fires affected a pine forest, thousands were evacuated from their homes.
resorts Summer like the famous Dune du Pills the highest sand in Europe are involved in fires that are destroying camps by ending the holidays of hundreds of tourists.
The sand is behind us, the wood is burned. There is a landscape of desertification and it will take time to find its beauty” states emergency commander Matthew Jomain.
Strong winds and extreme heat have complicated extinguishing. One of the nearby fires Bordos In France it is thought to be deliberately lit.
In Spain the battle to control the fires takes place on several fronts. Experts say extreme heat and fires occurred three weeks earlier than usual. In Portugal, however, a somewhat low temperature has eased pressure on emergency crews.
