Wildfires
Wildfires Spread in Greece, Residents Told to Evacuate
A wildfire has burned through a northern suburb of the Greek capital of Athens, leading to the evacuation of some residents. The country’s Fire Service reported that residents of the town of Kryoneri, 20km northeast of Athens, received three text messages on Saturday to leave for safe areas. Fire Service spokesman Vassilis Vathrakoyannis told reporters […]
Wildfire Kills 10 Firefighters, Rescue Workers in Turkey
At least 10 firefighters and rescue workers were killed and 14 others injured while battling a wildfire in Turkiye’s northwestern Eskisehir province, authorities said, as several fires rage in central and western areas of the country where temperatures are soaring. Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumakli said on Wednesday that five forestry workers […]
Syrian Wildfires: A Devastating Disaster Amidst Recovery Efforts
The wildfires ravaging Syria’s Mediterranean coast have left a trail of destruction, displacing thousands and consuming over 14,000 hectares of land. The blazes, fueled by high temperatures and strong winds, have posed significant challenges to firefighting teams, who are battling to contain the inferno amidst steep terrain and unexploded ordnance. Abu Jameel Muhammed, an 80-year-old […]
Massive Wildfires Devastate Syria’s Coastal Region
Massive wildfires have ravaged Syria’s coastal mountain region of Jabal Turkman since Thursday, destroying thousands of hectares of forest and overwhelming emergency services. The fires, which have burned along a 20-kilometer line, have cut off roads, forced thousands to flee their homes, and left some areas without power. Abdel Kafi Kayyal, director of civil defense […]