Santa Barbara ‘Lake Fire’ Prompts Evacuation Warnings, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Threatened

Southern California firefighters are trying to get a grip on raging wildfires, with the fast-moving Lake Fire near Santa Barbara exploding to more than 13,000 acres with zero percent containment. Evacuation orders have been issued to residents near the fire, which is threatening homes, including Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, officials said. The Lake Fire began […]

Residents flee as Greece wildfires rage despite 'superhuman' efforts

nst.com.my - 12/Aug 13:04

ATHENS: Greece ordered the evacuation of hospitals and homes near Athens Monday as wildfires spread despite "superhuman" efforts to combat the flames,...

Turkey wildfires threaten homes and war memorials

- 16/Aug 15:30

Firefighters are tackling blazes across Turkey, including one fire that threatened World War I memorials and graves at the Gallipoli battle site....

Firefighters battle to contain two wildfires near Athens

cyprus-mail.com - 11/Aug 15:18

Residents in two areas near Athens were ordered to evacuate on Sunday as dozens of firefighters battled to contain blazes fuelled by strong winds and...

Forest Fire at Rethymno, Crete Rages for Second Day

greekreporter.com - 08/Aug 12:41

A forest fire on Crete is raging for the second day on Thursday despite the efforts of more than 200 firefighters. Authorities were forced to evacuate...

Greek Wildfires Spread to Athens Outskirts, City, Hospitals Evacuated

newsdelivers.com - 12/Aug 13:48

PENTELI, Athena, Yunani — A forest fire in Greece spread rapidly to the outskirts of Athens on Monday, driven by strong winds, burning trees and...

EU to send hundreds of firefighters to Greece to battle growing wildfires

thejournal.ie - 13/Aug 12:25

Two helicopters, one plane and hundreds of personnel from the EU will join Greek authorities to help fight the fire.

Greek monasteries evacuated due to raging wildfires

theparadise.ng - 15/Aug 02:25

Attica Region, Greece, August 13, 2024 Fighting the fire at St. Ephraim Monastery in Nea Makri. Photo: Vima Orthodoxias (YouTube) Residents...

Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach Greek capital

times of india - 12/Aug 09:39

Athens faced extreme fire conditions on Mount Pentelicus on Monday, with flames reaching 80 feet high. Lined by a 30-kilometre front, the fires...

Greece asks EU for help as wildfires near Athens suburbs

asianewsday.com - 12/Aug 19:33

Thousands of residents have been evacuated as large wildfires reached the suburbs of Athens, with some flames leaping as high as 25 metres (80 feet)....

RFS aerial firefighters deployed to slow the spread of The Park Fire

smh.com.au - 16/Aug 01:47

The pilots and crew from the NSW RFS “Marie Bashir” talk about the RFS aircraft deployment to California. Their mission is to create containment...

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