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Greece - Forest Fire

- ECHO Daily flash of 11/07/2019

  • Forest fires continue to break out across Evia Island and the Phthiotis area (Central Greece).
  • As of 11 July, media report that the village of Divri (Phthiotis) has been evacuated due to the proximity to the fire area, while firefighters are attempting to contain the blazes.
  • According to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the fire danger forecast is expected to be from moderate to high danger across northern Phthiotis and southern Evia island throughout 11 and 12 July.

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