On Monday, August 12, Greek authorities ordered the evacuation of at least five additional communities and two hospitals northeast of Athens, following the evacuation of eight villages, including Marathon, the previous day. Dramatic videos have surfaced showing wildfires engulfing the night sky in a blanket of smoke, highlighting the scale of the crisis. AFP’s images capture emergency services in action, evacuating residents from danger zones. The wildfire, which began on Sunday, August 11, around 3 PM local time, has mobilized over 250 firefighters, 67 fire engines, 12 planes, and six helicopters. Despite these efforts, thousands of residents, including those from the historic town of Marathon, have been forced to flee as the blaze continues to advance towards the Greek capital. Greece Wildfires: More Than 600 Firefighters Backed by Water-Dropping Aircraft Struggle to Control Bushfires in Evros and Alexandroupolis.

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