Heat and fires also made it difficult for the Greek population on Saturday. A major fire destroyed the forest of Dadia National Park, one of the largest forest areas in southeastern Europe. A second major fire raged on the south side of the holiday island of Lesvos.
Civil Defense ordered the evacuation of the village of Vatera. Units of the mainland fire brigade are on their way to Lesvos. Smaller fires raged in the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece’s state radio reported. According to civil defense most of Greece’s 86 firefighting planes and helicopters are fighting the flames.
“Perfect background for more fires”
Drought and high temperatures would hit almost all parts of Greece in the coming days, creating “the perfect backdrop” for further fires, meteorologists warned on radio. Temperatures in central Greece were around 38 degrees early on Saturday morning. In some places, the thermometer should show readings of more than 40 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, the meteorological agency said.
It should be even hotter early next week and the heat will last into early August.
Source: Krone
I’m Wayne Wickman, a professional journalist and author for Today Times Live. My specialty is covering global news and current events, offering readers a unique perspective on the world’s most pressing issues. I’m passionate about storytelling and helping people stay informed on the goings-on of our planet.
