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The scorching temperatures on the shores of the Mediterranean, combined with a persistent drought, are a perfect cocktail for the fires. In Greece, the situation is getting more complicated on Monday July 17. A forest fire broke out 50 kilometers from Athens.
Spectacular fires, fanned by strong winds south of Athens. Disturbing landscapes in the colors of fire, it is the consequence of the first heat wave of the year in Greece, when it was 44 degrees in certain places in the country. Firefighters are trying to protect the houses, evacuated on the orders of the authorities. The fire is dangerously approaching the seaside towns, located south of the Greek capital. 150 firefighters are mobilized, especially since they have to fight on two fronts at the same time: lone around these towns around Athens, the other 80 kilometers west of the capital.
1,200 children evacuated
The inhabitants try to protect their animals, and to put out the fire, but the pipes very often seem derisory. 1,200 children were also evacuated, while their summer camp was threatened by fires. He was in the seaside resort of Loutraki. “We are doing everything we can to evacuate them to a safe place.”advances Harry Vitiniotisgovernor of the region of Corinth (Greece).