Greek firefighters have tamed wildfires that engulfed areas near Athens over the weekend, marking a tense battle against nature's fury. The flames, fueled by 70 km/h winds and dry conditions, tore through Keratea's coastal resorts and Stamata's suburbs, forcing evacuations and leaving destruction in their wake.
Chaos Unfolds
Authorities scrambled Sunday as twin fires erupted—one near Keratea, a popular seaside escape, and another in residential Stamata. Evacuation orders saved countless lives, but tragedy struck when a 45-year-old man suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while fleeing. Several homes and vehicles were reduced to ashes .
Heroic Efforts Pay Off
Fire crews worked around the clock using helicopters and ground teams to contain the blazes by Monday. While the immediate threat is over, officials warn residents to stay alert as smoldering hotspots remain. This wildfire season—one of Greece's hottest on record—has reignited climate change debates worldwide .
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