AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfires in Greece: Gale-force winds have driven fresh blazes across the Athens region and beyond, with Porto Germeno on the Gulf of Corinth hit hardest. Authorities issued evacuation alerts for nearby communities, and firefighters reported aircraft were sometimes grounded or unable to drop water due to extreme turbulence. Casualties and strain on response: Greece’s civil protection chief said conditions pushed crews “to the limits,” and three firefighters have died this week while battling multiple fronts. Damage on the ground: A climate tracker reported thousands of hectares burned across separate fires, including major losses around Porto Germeno, plus additional impacts on Crete and Paros. Government warning: Prime Minister Mitsotakis said winds reaching up to 10 Beaufort can exceed what even expanded firefighting resources can safely handle. Europe-wide shift: While wildfire danger eased in parts of western Europe, the “most dangerous front” moved to Greece as France and Spain saw better control and Portugal’s main blaze stabilized. Climate link: A new study says southern Europe’s extreme fire-weather risk has doubled over 30 years, tied to hotter, drier summers and land-use changes that leave more flammable vegetation.
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