![]() ![]() The blaze that broke out in the village of Kouvaras, about 27 km southeast of the Greek capital, spread fast amid erratic winds, a Greek fire service official said.Īround 1,200 children in a summer camp and the residents of a rehabilitation centre were evacuated due to another wildfire burning close to the seaside resort of Loutraki, about 50 miles west of Athens, a local mayor told Greek televisionĪ Reuters witness said at least five houses were severely damaged by the fire which also tore through the seaside residential area of Lagonisi, a popular summer resort. ![]() KOUVARAS, Greece - Two wildfires, fanned by strong winds, raged uncontrolled through coastal towns near Athens on Monday forcing residents to flee their homes and prompting the evacuation of hundreds of children from a summer camp. A man tries to extinguish the fire with a hose near Loutraki, 80 Kilometers west of Athens, July 17, 2023. ![]()
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