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The Athens–Lamia National Road closed due to the fire in Akraifnio, Boeotia — where traffic is being diverted: 118 firefighters and 14 aerial units are operating
Strong winds are blowing in the area – earlier, a 112 alert was sent for readiness – Fire Service on general alert in Attica and Central Greece – See video The post The Athens–Lamia National Road closed due to the fire in Akraifnio, Boeotia — where traffic is being diverted: 118 firefighters and 14 aerial units are operating appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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A major wildfire was continuing to burn on Tuesday afternoon in the Oreokastro municipality, north of Thessaloniki, after breaking out in the Derveni area and spreading rapidly towards Liti. Greek authorities sent a 112 emergency alert ordering residents in Liti to evacuate towards the village football ground, as flames moved close to the first homes [] The post Oreokastro wildfire threatens homes near Thessaloniki as Liti is evacuated; one man found dead appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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Related coverage for "The Athens–Lamia National Road closed due to the fire in Akraifnio, Boeotia — where traffic is being diverted: 118 firefighters and 14 aerial units are operating": CBC News — Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., ordered to evacuate. Yen.com.gh — Weekend of road crashes on Volta roads leads to 6 deaths, over 20 other casualties. Proto Thema - English — Oreokastro wildfire threatens homes near Thessaloniki as Liti is evacuated; one man found dead. TASS — Fire at port, evacuation, emergency response: Taganrog in aftermath of drone attack. RTL Today — Emergency services: Five injured in accidents and blaze. Malay Mail — Labuan Airport shuts runway after WW2 bombs found near tarmac, flights cancelled and diverted until clearance