Greece fires: Fears high winds could spread deadly blazes after mass evacuations in Athens

• The worst wildfires in Greece this year A woman died After the eruption at Marathon Lake on Sunday.

• International aid Firefighters from France, Italy, Czech Republic, Turkey, Serbia and Romania arrived at the scene to assist the fire brigade.

• Hundreds of residents evacuated Dozens of homes and businesses were burned in the suburbs of Athens.

• Officials issued an evacuation warning. Tourist attractions In the seaside town of Nea Makri

• More than a dozen people were treated, mostly by paramedics. Smoke inhalationFive firefighters suffered minor burns and breathing difficulties, according to the fire department.

• “Forty hours have passed since the extremely dangerous forest fire broke out in Barnabas,” Greek Minister of State for Health Vassilis Kikilias said, “but we can now say: There is no active frontThere are only distributed hotspots.”

• The country continues to exist High fire alarm After meteorologists were afraid gale Once you reach a maximum of 60-70 km (37-43 miles), you can speed up again.

Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in towns near the Greek capital after fierce blazes erupted on Sunday.

A 60-year-old woman was found dead inside a factory in Fatima Halandriou.

Thousands of people were forced to flee the suburbs of the capital as Athens witnessed scenes of unprecedented horror.

Greece has asked the EU for help to support emergency firefighters. “The EU civil protection mechanism has been activated at the request of the Greek authorities,” EU spokesman Balazs Ouzvari said.

Countries including Italy, France, the Czech Republic and Romania have confirmed they are sending reinforcements.

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Paris was sending 180 firefighters, 55 trucks and a helicopter to assist.

Greece’s Civil Protection Ministry also confirmed that assistance from Spain was “finalising”, while Turkey announced it was sending two planes and a helicopter to help fight the fires.

Animal rescue workers called in trained veterinarians to help treat the burnt pets at the center.

Dog’s Voice took to Facebook to ask local residents to donate pet food to feed dozens of animals.

In the post they said: “We continue to accept animals from the affected areas. Currently, six burned animals are being treated at the veterinary hospitals of Animal Doctorz and Glyka Nera, and unfortunately two animals have died from their burns.

“As always, the hospital’s animals are cared for by veterinarians from the Greek Volunteer Veterinary Corps (EDKE) and other private veterinarians.

“But at least one veterinary assistant needs to be here overnight.”

Meteorologists have warned that the deadly fires in Athens could be fuelled by strong winds.

Local media reported that the winds had died down, helping to contain the massive blaze, but they were still blowing at quite a strong intensity in the capital.

According to Meteo.gr from the National Observatory of Athens, wind gusts in Attica could locally exceed 60-70 km/h. The lunch hour, from noon to 3 p.m., is particularly dangerous.

According to the forecast, the winds are expected to weaken and die down considerably in the evening.

Wildfires in Greece have forced the evacuation of three hospitals, including a children’s hospital, two monasteries and a children’s home.

At least 30 push notifications were sent to mobile phones in the area warning people to evacuate.

The Greek Coast Guard has diverted all ferries from nearby ports to islands in the Aegean Sea.

Sports halls and hotels have been converted into shelters.

Authorities said some people refused to leave their homes, later becoming trapped and requiring rescue, putting firefighters’ lives at risk.

The nearest affected area is about 15 kilometres (9 miles) from central Athens, home to the famous Acropolis and other archaeological sites and home to a population of several thousand people.

Flights to and from Athens Airport are operating normally.

Three flights landed at Eleftherios Venizelos from London Heathrow early Tuesday morning, with several other flights in operation, including easyJet from London Gatwick, Ryanair from Luton and Jet2 from Manchester.

Jet2 told passengers: “We are aware of the wildfires affecting parts of Athens and are monitoring the situation closely.

“In the current situation, Athens Airport remains operational and we plan to operate flights as planned.

“Allow extra time for your trip to the airport as roads may be closed.”

An easyJet spokesperson said: “Our flight schedule to Athens is currently operating as normal, however we continue to closely monitor the situation and advice from the relevant authorities.

“The safety and welfare of our passengers and crew is easyJet’s top priority.”

Residents evacuated from the northern suburbs of Etna fear the “dramatic situation” could get worse as winds are expected to reach 43 miles per hour.

In scenes never before seen in the Greek capital, people wearing masks fought against flames to prevent their homes from being reduced to ashes.

Suburbs near Nea Penteli and Brilisia were evacuated to protect against fires spreading through the forest.

“It’s the first time there’s been a fire,” said Melina Criselli, a 40-year-old civil servant who lives in a two-story white house in Fatima Halandriou.

“I took the children to a friend’s house for safety,” she told AFP.

Penteli mayor Natasa Kosmopoulou described the situation as “dramatic”, adding: “Schools and houses are burning and you can see the fire moving towards the city hall.”