Greece fires: Photos show how close Athens wildfires came to burning whole towns

Greece fires: Photos show how close Athens wildfires came to burning whole towns

CNN  —  Greece’s worst wildfire of the year has ripped through the Attica region toward the capital Athens at lightning speed, tracking a devastating course that killed a woman, torched thousands of hectares of land and forced people to flee their homes. The fire, which started Sunday near the town of Varnavas around 22 miles … Read more

Wildfires rage near Colombia’s capital as temperatures soar | Climate News

Wildfires rage near Colombia’s capital as temperatures soar | Climate News

Forest fires have destroyed more than 17,000 hectares (42,008) in Colombia since November, authorities have said, as the country faces its hottest January in decades. More than 340 fires have been recorded during that period, spurred by prolonged drought, record heat and the El Nino weather phenomenon, Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Friday, adding … Read more

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