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Fire forces evacuations in Limnos
A major wildfire broke out on the Greek island of Leros during a heatwave reaching 42°C, leading to the evacuation of around 50 holidaymakers by sea as a precaution. The fire likely started at a landfill or nearby road, prompting extensive firefighting efforts involving dozens of personnel, six aircraft, and three helicopters to extinguish the flames that have engulfed forests and highland areas. Fires are increasing in Greece during the summer due to strong winds and high temperatures, with 305 people now having stopped igniting fires. Previously, these fires have caused two deaths and destroyed thousands of hectares of forests and agricultural lands.
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