Weather & Science
Greece on High Alert for More Wildfires After 18 Deaths
- Strong winds helping to fan flames as firefighters battle
- Southern Europe has seen extreme temperatures this summer
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Greek authorities said that many regions are on high alert for wildfires on Wednesday as soaring temperatures and strong winds hamper efforts to contain blazes that have broken out across the country.
The warning includes areas where fires are already burning, such as Alexandroupolis and the greater Athens region. In just the past 24 hours, the fire service was called to handle 93 fires, while the blaze near Athens, the capital, threatens to move onto Parnitha mountain and burn one of the last forests around the city.