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Red code in Attica, Euboea, and Rhodes as very high fire risk is forecast for Thursday 23

A red alert has been issued for Attica, the Regional Unit of Euboea, and the Regional Unit of Rhodes, after a forecast of very high fire risk (category 4) for these areas on Thursday, July 23, prompting full mobilisation of the National Civil Protection Mechanism

Katsafados: New measures for fire victims announced on Monday

"A difficult struggle and an unequal battle" said the Minister of State for Climate Change and Civil Protection

Battle with four fire fronts in Turkey – Thousands of firefighters on the ground, aerial operations

Strong firefighting forces for the fourth day in Manisa, flames rage in Smyrna, Isparta and Hatay

Second province in Canada declares a state of emergency due to forest fires

According to forecasts by Canadian authorities, the current wildfire season may be "above normal"

Weather: High temperatures return – Winds this weekend

Very high risk of wildfires in Attica, Boeotia, Central & Southern Evia, Laconia, Lesvos & Chios

Weather: Dangerous “cocktail” for forest fires due to high temperatures, dryness & strong winds

Vasilis Kikilias urges everyone to be very cautious

Large fire raging at Filii location in Attica

The fire is in low vegetation but in a difficult spot, and strong winds are blowing in the area

Forest fires continue to burn across Greece – French firefighters assist in battle against the flames

Investigations underway to determine their causes

Alexandroupolis Fire Front: The hospital & villages are being evacuated, people gather in the squares (videos-photos)

Authorities ready to transport up to 220 patients

Devastating effects of Greek forest fires – About 136,000 acres have been reduced to ash in 2023

What is recorded is the significant increase in flammability (ease of ignition) and spreading speed in almost the whole country due to the very high temperatures

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