Wildfires near Greek capital Athens kill at least 20
- 6 years ago
Wildfires in Greece have claimed the lives of at least 20 people.
The Greek government says the death toll from two wildfires near Athens has reached 20... and that more than 104 others have been hospitalized... with 11 of them in a serious condition.
Greece has called for international assistance to deal with the fires,... which have burned down dozens of homes and destroyed cars.
The Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency in the region around the capital.
The cause of the wildfires is currently unknown... and it remains unclear how many people have been forced to evacuate.
The Greek government says the death toll from two wildfires near Athens has reached 20... and that more than 104 others have been hospitalized... with 11 of them in a serious condition.
Greece has called for international assistance to deal with the fires,... which have burned down dozens of homes and destroyed cars.
The Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency in the region around the capital.
The cause of the wildfires is currently unknown... and it remains unclear how many people have been forced to evacuate.