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The flames reach Athens - 7 other countries send help

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mytuppennyworth · 12/08/2024 21:46

This looks devastating, and could get a lot worse. Praying everyone stays safe and the situation is got under control

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyj80v2wrpo

Silhouettes of firefighters are seen against a fiery backdrop of flames as wildfires rage in Dionysos, Greece, August 12, 2024.

Residents evacuated as wildfires near Athens spreads

Thousands have to leave their homes as fires reach the suburbs of the Greek capital.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyj80v2wrpo

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mytuppennyworth · 12/08/2024 21:51

Anyone on here in Athens at the moment?

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HappierTimesAhead · 12/08/2024 21:54

It looks terrifying. I am always amazed by people who refuse to evacuate - not judging but I would be so scared and just want to get away from the fire.

mytuppennyworth · 12/08/2024 21:56

It is spreading faster than a man can run, yes, please people, evacuate if advised to. 😥Shocking to see a European capital city under threat like this

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Wrennyjenwren · 12/08/2024 22:01

We were in Athens over a week ago, but then went on to Rhodes later on.
One of our taxi drivers was saying that Greece has problems with wildfires every year, and parts of Athens have been completely destroyed by fires in the past.
Funnily enough as we were flying home, we passed Athens and I could see the smoke.
I thought it was a volcano to begin with.

mytuppennyworth · 12/08/2024 22:10

There have been fires before, but the scale of this is unprecedented, and follows the hottest two months ever recorded

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