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Devastating Wildfires Force Evacuations in Greece Amid Crisis

8/13/2025

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Wildfires have wreaked havoc in Greece, prompting the evacuation of thousands as relentless heat and fierce winds fuel the flames. More than 5,000 firefighters are on the front lines, protecting homes and factories near Patras and on popular tourist islands. This crisis underscores a troubling trend of escalating wildfires across southern Europe, with Spain and Portugal also grappling with fierce outbreaks.

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Wildfires have wreaked havoc in Greece, prompting the evacuation of thousands as relentless heat and fierce winds fuel the flames. More than 5,000 firefighters are on the front lines, protecting homes and factories near Patras and on popular tourist islands. This crisis underscores a troubling trend of escalating wildfires across southern Europe, with Spain and Portugal also grappling with fierce outbreaks.