ATHENS: A new wildfire broke out in Greece Monday morning southeast of the capital Athens, fanned by strong winds of more than 70 kilometers per hour, firefighters said. At least 172 firefighters and around 40 vehicles have been deployed to fight the blaze in Kouvaras, 60 km (37 miles) southeast of Athens, in the Attica region, the fire service announced on X. “Two water-bombing aircraft and four helicopters” are also taking part, the service added. Agios Stylianos, a village near Kouvaras, has been ordered to evacuate by civil protection authorities.
Greece battles new fire near Athens driven by winds
At least 172 firefighters and around 40 vehicles have been deployed to fight the blaze in Kouvaras
It marks the second fire near Athens this summer, after one that broke out 10 days ago northwest of the Greek capital
August 10, 2026 07:35
ATHENS: A new wildfire broke out in Greece Monday morning southeast of the capital Athens, fanned by strong winds of more than 70 kilometers per hour, firefighters said.
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