Firefighting
Conflagration – The “domino” that burned 130,000 hectares of forest
The fire in Varybobi caused a catastrophe in Northern Evia. The salvation of Ancient Olympia led to the uncontrolled resurgence in Varybobi, the difficult containment of which increased the destruction in the Municipalities of Mantoudi and Istiaia. And the effort to reduce the burning areas in Limni, Kapandriti, and Gortynia increased the line of fire in Gythio and Melpeia, in Messinia.
Bulgaria: Big Fire in Krstava Village
Massive fire burnt down multiple houses in the village of Krstava, Velingrad municipality, Southern Bulgaria, on August 14. No one has been injured. The material damages are huge.
6 houses and several agricultural buildings burned down in the fire. For hours, firefighters, volunteers, forestry workers and residents from the village were fighting to put out the blaze.
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No fires threatening settlements: Minister
Turkey has brought under control all forest fires, except blazes in Milas and Köyceğiz in the country's south, said the minister of agriculture and forestry on Aug. 9.
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"#ForestHeroes continue their work with great devotion from land and air in Milas and Köyceğiz," Bekir Pakdemirli said on Twitter.
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Aegialia – The big fire is raging, 16 people are injured [Video]
Two firefighting planes and four helicopters started with the first light of day continuous firing on the fire front in the wider area of Ziria, in Egialia.
At the same time, reinforced ground firefighters, who fought the flames all night, are continuing their efforts, supported by the air force, to reduce the fire and bring it under control.
Large fire in northeast Peloponnese
Firefighting units have been dispatched to the area
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Massive Fire Breaks out near London's Elephant and Castle Rail Station
A massive fire broke out on Monday near Elephant and Castle Railway Station in south London, according to the London Fire Brigade.
Fire burning in Megara west Attica
30 firefighters are on the scene with 11 vehicles
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Female firefighters of northwestern Bursa province
Some 15 women work in Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department, in northwestern Turkey, which provides service with 585 personnel in 28 fire brigade groups. (AA Photo)
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Mati fire survivor claims fire service coverup
A woman who lost her husband and both her children in the 2018 fire at Mati, east Attica, accuses fire service officials of a coverup and is demanding that they face criminal charges.
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An appeal to Congress: Our current Fire Triangle will not be abated by the US military
It is interesting living amongst one of our crucial Allies, all of whom are being spun daily a narrative of worsening American conflagration. Depending on the news source, it can appear that the situation is universally grim and that the majority of disturbances after the killing of George Floyd are beyond peaceful.