Greece Orders Partial Evacuation of Athens Suburb as Wildfire Burns The Greek government has ordered a partial evacuation of Haidari, a suburb just outside Athens, due to the rapid spread of a forest fire fueled by gale force winds and hot dry conditions.
Over 105 firefighters supported by 29 vehicles are battling to contain the blaze, which is threatening the nearby community.
Haidari's population of around 15,000 residents faces an existential threat as the fire draws closer. The situation on the ground is dire, with air turbulence rendering water dropping aircraft ineffective.