Identity: A forest fire is increasing in Penreli, near Athens, the capital of Greece. The fire is burning out of control. Thousands of people were displaced. Many houses were burnt. Emergency efforts are underway to extinguish the fire.
Various European countries have announced that they will support Athens. Italy, France, the Czech Republic and Romania have offered help. Despite the efforts of 650 firefighters, more than 200 fire rescue vehicles and more than a dozen aerial firefighters, the forest fire cannot be brought under control.
A forest fire broke out in Greece on Sunday afternoon. The forest fire was spreading as the heat wave intensified. This is nothing new in Greece. Last month alone, more than 20 people and in 2018 more than 100 people were killed in forest fires.
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2024-08-14 22:19:07
