Athens – AFP
Greece continues, on Sunday, to fight three major forest fires in the north, south and east, while fears of new disasters, due to the heat wave that hits the country.
On the island of Lesbos, the fire that broke out on Saturday continues, and led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists and residents of the seaside resort of Vatera, according to firefighters.
ERT reported that at least four homes were destroyed.
Greece has been affected by a heat wave since Saturday, which is expected to last ten days, with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius in some areas, which raises fears of other fires.
In the north of the country, for the fourth day in a row, firefighters with the help of volunteers continue to fight a violent fire in Dadia National Park, known as the Eagle Colony. The fire department spokesman noted that the fire, which was exceptionally difficult, forced the authorities to evacuate the village of Dadia on Saturday evening.
In the Peloponnese, the village of Chrysokelaria was evacuated on Saturday evening, due to a fire near Koroni, and efforts to extinguish it continue on Sunday.
A forest fire in mountains near Athens on Wednesday damaged several homes and forced hundreds to flee.
The spread of these weather phenomena, as a result of global warming, according to scientists, in light of the increase in greenhouse gas emissions; In terms of intensity, duration, and frequency.
The heat wave and forest fires last year destroyed 103,000 hectares, and killed three people in Greece.
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From the case in August 2020, the captain of the team “Manchester United“current person”Harry Maguire“He was arrested and convicted by the police following having a problem with the police during a vacation to Greece along with family by the back england national team Has resisted arrest and tried to bribe officials as well.
Such an event, the captain of the team “Manchester United“Current people”Harry Maguirewho went on a vacation to Mykonos Greece In August 2020, just before he got into an argument with a British tourist at a bar. until being arrested by the police During his arrest, he also had an argument with the police in another incident following that. expected to be charged mayhem
but last”thesun“British media came out to reveal that “Harry MaguireThe court’s summons will be received in the coming weeks for an appeal hearing, which the police of Greece It said the court would set a hearing date in the late spring or early summer next year, or 2023, on Syros Island.
This makes “Harry Maguire“At the age of 28, the defender of “Red Devil” Manchester United will concentrate more to focus on the start of the new season of battle English Premier League and 2022 World Cup Final round in Qatar In the upcoming November and December
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Ukrainian plane carrying bombs, weapons crashes in Greece, all 8 dead
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Nebojsa Stefanovic Serbian Defense MinistersaidAntonov plane (An-12) of Ukraine carrying buoysblastandweaponregarding 11 tons toBangladeshfell on saturday night (16 July)By plane departing from Nice Airport Serbia around 8:40 local time Carrying weapons from the private Serbian company Valier.
An eyewitness took a clip and published it on social media. An image of a plane bursting with flames on the ground.
“I think the crew are natives.Ukraine But now I don’t have any information at all.Serbia“The Minister of Defense said.
Greek media reported that The plane made an emergency landing at Kavala Airport but did not arrive. Today, Greek rescuers use a drone to survey the damage of the plane. due to fear of harmful substances from the scene need to fly away
Greece’s official television station army officer report bomb specialist Greek Atomic Energy Commission officials and rescue teams will begin fielding if they are confident the site is safe.
Local officials reported that 13 special fire brigades, 26 firemen and seven fire trucks fired near the area, local officials said last night. but unable to reach the accident site
An eyewitness said that The plane caught fire and exploded violently.
And because of the pungent odor emanating from the crash site, municipal officials, police and fire officials. Inform nearby residents to be careful. close the window all night Do not leave the house and wear a protective mask.
Two firefighters were rushed to hospital this morning following suffering respiratory problems. from inhaling toxic fumes
Two injured in Greek firefighting helicopter crash in Aegean Sea
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Greek authorities announced that a firefighting helicopter that was participating in extinguishing a fire on the island of Samos crashed Wednesday in the Aegean Sea, seriously injuring two crew members, while the remaining two were recovered safely.
The Greek coast guard said in a statement that “all four crew members were rescued,” noting that “two of them are safe and the remaining two are unconscious.”
The coast guard stated that the helicopter’s commander, a Romanian, was the first to be rescued, and he got out of the sea unharmed on Wednesday followingnoon.
Later, two other crew members, a Romanian and a Moldavian, were recovered, both of whom were found unconscious, and were taken to hospital in a “critical” condition.
As for the fourth member of the crew, a Greek, he was initially considered missing, but was soon found by the Coast Guard on Wednesday evening, unharmed, near the island’s shore.
Three coast guard patrol boats and two other ships were involved in the rescue operation, according to the coast guard of this island in the northeastern Aegean.
“The helicopter was taking part in fighting a forest fire in Samos” when it plunged into the sea, a Greek firefighting official told AFP.