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Greece Battles Two Separate Wildfires, Evacuates Summer Camp and Offers Compensation

Greece is currently dealing with two separate wildfires that have broken out in the country, causing the evacuation of over 1,200 children from a summer camp and forcing dozens of people to leave their homes.

17 July 2023 · 23:25 UTC

The fires have been fueled by strong winds and high temperatures, which have caused transport disruptions and forced the closure of the Athens-Corinth national highway.

The Greek government has announced that those whose homes have been affected by the fires will be eligible for accommodation in local hotels and compensation.

Experts say that the extreme weather conditions are becoming more frequent due to the effects of climate change.