Homes burn in Greece as wildfire sweeps through coastal towns

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A large wildfire near Athens swept through the coastal towns of Palaia Fokaia and Thymari, destroying at least 20 homes and forcing over 1,000 evacuations as Greece faced its first summer heatwave with temperatures reaching 40 °C. Strong winds spread flames quickly from low vegetation into residential areas. Firefighters, residents, and aircraft battled the blaze, while coast guard teams rescued trapped beachgoers, the BBC has reported. Authorities are investigating possible arson as the country faces heightened wildfire risks due to hot, dry conditions and climate change. read more: 👍 Like this video to raise awareness about the devastating wildfires and the growing threat of climate change in southern Europe. 💬 Comment below—what can communities do to better prepare for and prevent such disasters? 🔗 Share this video to inform others about the urgent challenges Greece faces as heatwaves intensify. 💰 Want to support the channel? You can donate directly by hitting the YouTube Thanks button. Your support helps us keep providing updates. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook / b.c.begley Subscribe To My Patreon / bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube / @b.c.begley6007 Follow Me On Twitter / bc_news1 Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok / bcbegley #GreeceWildfire #AthensFire #ClimateCrisis #shorts