Fire in Rethymno: Drone video shows dense smoke 'swallowing' Asomatos

A fierce wildfire in Asomatos, Rethymno, Greece, is generating thick plumes of smoke that are overwhelming the landscape, as captured by drone footage. The fire's intensity is such that aerial firefighting efforts have been severely hampered.

Repeated attempts by water-dropping aircraft to combat the flames were thwarted by challenging conditions. Strong winds, near-zero visibility caused by the dense smoke, and significant air turbulence made it impossible for the planes and helicopters to conduct any water drops. The smoke itself appears to be following the natural contours of the terrain, adding to the disorienting and hazardous environment.

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