The blaze broke out in a town near the Greek capital on Sunday, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations. Strong winds have helped the fire spread.
Tag: Wildfires
Echoes of the Fort McMurray Disaster as Fire Sweeps Into Jasper, Alberta
About a third of the buildings in the mountain resort town have burned, raising questions about preparedness and the role of climate change.
Jasper Fire Worsened by Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud
Blazes that generate such stormy conditions can be nearly impossible to put out and pose special dangers to firefighters.
Town Famous for Royal and Hollywood Guests Is Ravaged by Wildfires
Fast-moving fires have destroyed a third of the buildings in the picturesque town of Jasper, Alberta, and its national park. But the mayor hopes to rebuild.
See the Wildfires Burning Across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest
Fires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in the western United States and Canada, prompting evacuations and blanketing cities in smoke.
Half of Canadian Town Jasper Destroyed by Fast-Moving Wildfire
As much as half of Jasper, Alberta, which lies inside one of the country’s most-visited national parks, has been destroyed, officials said.
Canada Issues Evacuation Order for Jasper National Park as Wildfires Burn in Alberta
Large blazes in the province have led to the evacuation of thousands of people.
Early Wildfires in Brazil Threaten Pantanal Wetlands and Cerrado Savanna
Huge blazes are spreading hundreds of miles across some of the most biodiverse parts of Brazil, with the worst of the annual fire season still weeks away.
Dozens of Groups Push FEMA to Recognize Extreme Heat as a ‘Major Disaster’
The labor and environmental groups are pushing the change so relief funds can be used in more situations.
Logging in Banff to Save it from Canada’s Wildfires
Trees have been cut to create fire guards in Banff, the country’s most popular national park. After its warmest winter in history, Canada braces for another season of wildfires.