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Photos: Smoke from the Varnavas fire is “choking” Attica – Black sky in the centre of Athens

The atmosphere is suffocating in several places - Instructions for avoiding smoke inhalation from fire

Newsroom August 11 06:18

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As firefighters battle the blaze at the Varnavas, smoke and ashes from the flames have covered the sky of Attica, creating a dystopian landscape, “drowned” in black.

#Fire #Varnava
Smoke from the Varnava fire has already affected air quality across the Basin. Close windows and limit travel. pic.twitter.com/ipBCHm5snM

– PROMETHEUS Team – Disaster Intelligence (@PROMETHEUSTeam1) August 11, 2024</blockquote

The atmosphere is suffocating in several places, while images from various parts of the prefecture of Attica are typical.

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It is noted that the Deputy Minister of Health, Irene Agapidaki, in a post reminded of the instructions for avoiding smoke/ash inhalation from a fire.

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