Greece has been plagued by daily outbreaks of dozens of fires over the past week as gale-force winds and hot, dry summer conditions combined to whip up flames and hamper firefighting efforts.
Greece has been plagued by daily outbreaks of dozens of fires over the past week as gale-force winds and hot, dry summer conditions combined to whip up flames and hamper firefighting efforts.
Copernicus is the EU space program’s Earth observation component and uses satellite imagery to provide mapping data. The fire has already scorched homes and part of a national park on Mount Parnitha, one of the last green areas near Athens. Germany, Sweden, Croatia and Cyprus have sent aircraft, while dozens of Romanian, French, Czech, Bulgarian, Albanian, Slovak and Serb firefighters are helping on the ground.A burned down forest in Mount Parnitha in northwestern Athens.AP Photo/Michael Varaklas
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