Hundreds evacuated as drought and high winds spark blazes
Wildfire spreads on the island of Kos in Greece. Photo: Alan Boyle, Reuters
Hundreds of tourists and locals were evacuated on the Greek island of Kos overnight as firefighters continued to battle a large wildfire.
British holidaymaker Clare Smith (38) told Sky News the scene was “apocalyptic” with “thick plumes of black smoke” in the air.
Source link : https://m.independent.ie/world-news/europe/greece-wildfires-holidaymakers-describe-apocalyptic-scenes-as-authorities-warn-of-dangerous-summer-ahead/a2043277141.html
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Publish date : 2024-07-02 11:28:27
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