Drone footage captures the aftermath of devastating Greek wildfire

Incredible drone footage has caught the aftermath of the devastating bushfires wreaking havoc in Greece, as the country grapples with several out of control blazes caused by a severe heatwave. The footage captured the aftermath of a blaze situated at the foothills of Mount Parnith, near Athens. However there are dozens of fires that are still burning across Greece as the mediterranean nation battles a sweltering heatwave, the worst in decades. A significant blaze is burning on the tourist island of Evia, which is located close to Athens. Thousands of residents and tourists have been forced to flee the island as the inferno rages on into its seventh day.

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Fires rage around the world: where are the worst blazes?

Extreme heat and dry, gusty conditions fuel wildfires in countries across Europe and North America Wildfires are raging across Europe and North America as scorching temperatures and dry conditions fuel the blazes that have cost lives and destroyed livelihoods. The combination of extreme heat and prolonged drought have in many regions led to the worst fires in almost a decade, and come as the IPCC is poised to hand down a landmark report on the climate crisis. Related: Thousands flee Greek island as wildfires raze forest and homes Related: The photo that has come to define Turkey’s wildfires Continue reading...

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Sky glows red over ferry evacuating people from GREEK island fire

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Wildfire Scorches the GREEK Island of Evia

Wildfire Scorches the GREEK Island of Evia ... The island endured the worst of the fires on Sunday, as evacuations continued for northern villages. Source : ...

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Pilot survives after firefighting aircraft crashes on GREEK island

A firefighting plane crashed on the GREEK island of Zakynthos on Sunday while it was responding to a fire there, authorities said. The cause of the ...

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Edible Insects: New Frontier For Western Cuisine Has Ancient Roots

With the green light for the production and introduction of the first edible insects into European markets, conflicting opinions were rife. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Wildfires Blamed on Climate Change Are Devastating Greece

Pillars of billowing smoke and ash turned the sky orange and blocked out the sun above Greece’s second-largest island Sunday as a days-old wildfire devoured pristine forests and encroached on villages ...

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