Hundreds of firefighters and more than 30 water-dropping planes are battling a major forest fire on the northern fringes of the Greek capital, exacerbated by strong winds and dry conditions from heat waves and a dry winter. June and July were the hottest months ever recorded in Greece, making firefighting efforts more challenging.
Authorities are facing an exceptionally dangerous fire burning on separate fronts in difficult-to-reach areas, requiring significant resources and efforts to contain the flames. Evacuations of hospitals, residential suburbs, and critical facilities like a children's hospital were initiated to ensure safety amid the ongoing fire emergency.
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