Greece wildfires: One dead and thousands evacuated as threat continues | ITV News

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Greece wildfires: One dead and thousands evacuated as threat continues | ITV News

Firefighters in Greece battled scattered fires on Tuesday as a major wildfire continues to affect the northern suburbs of Athens, triggering evacuations and leaving at least one person dead.

Authorities said at least 18 people have been injured, mostly due to smoke inhalation, since the wildfires started near Lake Marathon on Sunday afternoon, 22 miles from the country’s capital.

Read on the ITV News website: https://www.itv.com/news/2024-08-12/wildfires-rage-near-athens-as-thousands-evacuated-from-their-homes

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Date: August 14, 2024