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     Wildfire wreaks havoc in Southern Greece, half a dozen villages evacuated overnight

     The wildfire, approximately 131 kilometres from Athens, showcases the devastating impact of natural disasters on local communities. (Image source: AP)

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     Two dead as wildfire rages near Greek holiday resort

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WildfireWildfire - Wikipedia

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   22 hours ago · A wildfire, forest fire, or a bushfire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of combustible vegetation. [ 1 ][ 2 ] Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire may be more specifically identified as a bushfire (in Australia), desert fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, prairie fire, vegetation fire, or ...

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4. apnews.com › article › greece-wildfire-deathsWildfire burning through forest in southern Greece kills 2 ...

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   10 hours ago · ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland in Greece near a seaside resort in the country’s south, authorities said Monday. The fire service said about 350 firefighters, assisted by 18 water-dropping aircraft, were battling the blaze near Xylokastro in the Peloponnese region.

5. www.reuters.com › world › europeTwo people found dead near wildfire in central Greek region

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   6 hours ago · Two people were found dead in a wildfire which, fanned by strong winds, raged uncontrolled near a rugged mountainous area in the central Greek region of Corinth on Monday, Greek authorities said.

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   Are wildfires dangerous?

   • Above all, fighting wildfires can become deadly. A wildfire's burning front may also change direction unexpectedly and jump across fire breaks. Intense heat and smoke can lead to disorientation and loss of appreciation of the direction of the fire, which can make fires particularly dangerous.

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   What is a wildfire disaster?

   • Wildfire disasters are those claiming at least 10 lives or affecting over 100 people. ^ "Fire Statistics". CIFFC.net. Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). October 2023. Archived from the original on 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023. Cited by Livingston, Ian (24 October 2023). "Earth's climate shatters heat records.

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   How are wildfires different from controlled fires?

   • Wildfires are different from controlled or prescribed burning, which are carried out to provide a benefit for people. Modern forest management often engages in prescribed burns to mitigate fire risk and promote natural forest cycles. However, controlled burns can turn into wildfires by mistake.

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   Are wildland fires dangerous?

   • Smoke, ash, and debris can also pose serious respiratory hazards for wildland firefighters. The smoke and dust from wildfires can contain gases such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and formaldehyde, as well as particulates such as ash and silica.

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   1 day ago · NASA | LANCE | Fire Information for Resource Management System provides near real-time active fire data from MODIS and VIIRS to meet the needs of firefighters, scientists and users interested in monitoring fires. Fire data is available for download or can be viewed through a map interface.

8. www.euronews.com › green › 2024/09/30Wildfire in southern Greece leaves two people dead following ...

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   22 hours ago · The flames were fanned on by strong winds blowing through forests left tinder-dry by a warm spring and hot summer. Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland near a ...

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    22 hours ago · The Associated Press. ATHENS, Greece -- Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland near a seaside resort in southern Greece, authorities said. The fire service said ...

11. ourworldindata.org › grapher › annual-number-of-firesAnnual number of wildfires - Our World in Data

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    1 day ago · Explore the global trend of wildfire activity and its environmental impact based on satellite data and the Global Wildfire Information System. See the number of fires, area of land burnt, carbon emissions, and more for each year from 2012 to 2024.