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Greece Wildfires Rage: Water Bombers Return as Toll Hits Five
3 Aug
Summary
- Water-bombing aircraft resumed firefighting operations on Monday.
- Hundreds of firefighters are actively battling multiple blazes.
- The ongoing wildfires have tragically claimed five lives so far.

Firefighting efforts in Greece received a significant boost on Monday, August 3, with the return of water-bombing aircraft. These operations were previously hampered by strong winds but resumed as conditions improved.
Hundreds of dedicated firefighters are presently engaged in a strenuous battle against several ongoing wildfires. The intensity of these blazes has tragically led to the loss of five lives.
While Greece had experienced a relatively calm start to the summer compared to other European nations like France and Spain, it is now facing severe fire challenges. The situation remains critical as crews work to contain the fires.