Earth Watch Report - Forest/Wild Fires
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| 05.08.2013 | Forest / Wild Fire | Greece | Thessaly, [Near to Avra ] |  |
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Forest / Wild Fire in Greece on Monday, 05 August, 2013 at 14:15 (02:15 PM) UTC.
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| Greek firefighters are battling a large wildfire in a hamlet north of Athens that has burnt at least two homes and is threatening others. The fire broke out Monday at Avra near Marathon, some 50 kilometers (30 miles) from Athens. It spread quickly because of strong winds. No injuries were reported. Eight fire-dropping aircraft were assisting some 60 firefighters in efforts to extinguish the blaze. |
Credit: REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Up to 60 people were evacuated from their homes after a wildfire spread rapidly in hills outside Athens. About 90 firefighters, assisted by eight water-dropping aircraft, partially contained the blaze which destroyed several homes. The fire was caused by a vehicle crashing into an electricity pole. It spread rapidly, fanned by strong winds and dry, hot conditions
A Greek firefighter collects a fire hose after running out of water as a forest fire rages in Marathon near Athens August 5, 2013
Credit: REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
(Reuters) - A wildfire fanned by strong winds raged near Athens on Monday, damaging homes and sending residents fleeing, fire brigade officials said.
Reuters witnesses said the blaze had damaged at least three homes at a hamlet by the town of Marathon - the site of the historic 490 BC battle between Athenians and Persians about 40 kilometres (25 miles) northeast of the Greek capital.
Credit: REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
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