Greece Battles Wildfires While Storm Lilian Crosses UK
- Stronger winds, higher temperatures raise Greek fire risks
- Lilian is bringing wind gusts of as high as 75 miles per hour
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Greek wildfire risks increased as temperatures climb and near gale force winds blow across the Aegean Sea, while Storm Lilian is battering parts of the UK.
Firefighters, supported by helicopters, are trying to control an outbreak in Paiania, on eastern slopes of Mount Hymettos 17 kilometers (11 miles) east of Athens. Another wildfire is being tackled near the mountain village of Demiri in central Peloponnese.