Greek Opposition Attacks Government Over Fires

The Epoch Times 3 months ago

Greek Opposition Attacks Government Over Fires

ATHENS—Greece's socialist opposition leader said the government had mishandled the fighting of fires that tore through Athens suburbs, destroyed thousands of hectares of forest and forced thousands to flee their homes. Full Article at The Epoch Times

Greek fires under control, govt under attack
3 months ago

* Most of Greek blazes brought under control * Government under fire for handling of disaster ATHENS, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Wildfires that tore through suburbs of Athens and forced thousands of people to flee their homes were contained on Tuesday as the... Full Article at Reuters Alert Net
Wildfires near Athens recede as wind eases
3 months ago

ATHENS, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters battling the wildfires that charred large swathes of forests and forced thousands to flee homes gained the upper hand by Monday afternoon. Full Article at Xinhua
Dying winds bring relief to firefighters in Greece
3 months ago

Dying winds yesterday helped fire-fighters to beat back the wildfires that had swept through suburbs of Athens, forcing thousands of residents to flee and putting the government on the defensive ahead of an expected snap election. Full Article at The Independent
Firefighters beat back flames as Mother Nature helps out
3 months ago

DYING winds yesterday helped firefighters beat back wildfires that swept through suburbs of Athens, Greece, forcing thousands to flee and putting the government on the defensive before an expected snap election. Full Article at Shanghai Daily