A major wildfire in Keratea, near Athens, has led to at least one death and significant destruction of homes and farmland. Firefighters are struggling to control the blaze, which is being fueled by strong winds reaching 80 kilometers per hour. Over 200 firefighters and multiple aircraft are engaged in battling the flames. There have been evacuations in several at-risk areas, and the situation continues to deteriorate as strong winds are expected to persist. The region has faced severe drought conditions, exacerbating wildfire risks.
At least one person has been killed while homes and farmland were destroyed as wildfires stoked by ferocious winds broke out across Greece.
The worst blaze broke out in the small town of Keratea, southwest of Athens, where firefighters discovered the body of a man in a burned-out structure.
Wind gusts of up to 80 kilometres per hour fanned the flames around Keratea on Friday, setting olive orchards alight.
Much of the Keratea area smouldered on Saturday morning, and images on local media showed houses gutted by fire.
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