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Wildfires in Attica-Boeotia: Over 65,000 Acres Burned, Causing Major Ecological Disaster
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Wildfires in Attica-Boeotia: Over 65,000 Acres Burned, Causing Major Ecological Disaster

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Over 65,000 acres in Boeotia and Attica have been destroyed by a wildfire, according to the National Observatory of Athens.
  • Satellite data indicates approximately 30,900 acres burned in Boeotia and 35,700 acres in Attica.
  • A Red Code for fires remains in effect for Attica, Boeotia, and Euboea, with strong winds expected to weaken by evening.

A massive wildfire has devastated over 65,000 acres across the Boeotia and Attica regions of Greece, marking a significant ecological disaster. Initial estimates from the National Observatory of Athens confirm the extensive damage.

Analysis of satellite data from the European Copernicus EMS mechanism revealed that by Saturday morning, approximately 30,900 acres had been consumed by the flames in Boeotia. Simultaneously, the fire in Porto Germeno, Attica, is estimated to have destroyed around 35,700 acres.

Authorities have issued a Red Code for fire risk, which remains in effect for Attica, Boeotia, and Euboea on Saturday. While winds have been strong, they are predicted to subside by the evening. The situation highlights the ongoing vulnerability of the region to such destructive events, especially during periods of high temperatures and strong winds.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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