Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Fire Rages on Greek Island of Evia,Many Flee; Rages in Forest on Greece's 2nd Largest Island

Hundreds of people were evacuated from nearby villages on the Greek island of Evia, as fire broke out early yesterday and ravaged through the dense forest, according to the BBC website.

"It's a huge ecological disaster," acting regional governor Kostas Bakoyannis said.

More than 200 firefighters are helping to combat the blaze along with 75 fire engines, nine helicopters, and seven planes.

Italy and Spain have offered additional aircraft to help drop water on the forest in an attempt to douse flames burning through Greece's second-largest island (after Crete).




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