Greece is currently battling wildfires that have intensified due to strong winds known as Meltemi, which can reach speeds of 80 to 100 km per hour. The fires, which began in Western Attica near Athens, have already resulted in the tragic deaths of two firefighters and a Danish pilot due to a helicopter collision during firefighting operations.
As conditions improved slightly with easing winds, water-bombing aircraft were deployed to combat the flames. This disaster is part of a larger pattern of extreme weather in Southern Europe, where similar wildfires have devastated areas in France and Spain, leading to significant evacuations and destruction of land.
The ongoing situation underscores the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related events, which could have lasting economic implications for the region, particularly in tourism and agriculture sectors