A monster forest fire that has raged for nine days in the Dadia National Park in northeast Greece, a major European sanctuary for birds of prey, is still spreading, firefighters said Monday.
"The fire is still out of control," a spokesman for the fire service told AFP, adding that "nearly 500 firefighters backed by 100 vehicles, seven planes and three helicopters are fighting the flames."
The fire is burning across a nearly 10-kilometre (six-mile) front, according to firefighters.
The blaze, which erupted on August 19, is devastating the Evros region near the port city of Alexandroupoli and the border with Turkey, forcing the evacuations of some villages.
Twenty people, 18 of them migrants, have perished in the flames, with the region a regular entry point from neighbouring Turkey. Two of the dead were children.
On Sunday, the EU's Copernicus climate observatory said on social media that "the burnt area has reached 77,000 hectares (190,000 acres) with 120 active hot spots".
The Dadia forest is part of a UNESCO World Heritage national park, with vegetation so dense that water from hoses often fails to reach flames at ground level, experts say.
Another dangerous fire is also raging on Mount Parnitha near Athens for the sixth straight day, with 270 firefighters on the scene.
"The risks are still high and the fire service remains on a high state of alert," said government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis on Monday.
Greece has been ravaged by numerous fires this summer which the government attributes to climate change.
"It has been the most difficult summer we have faced in terms of climatic conditions, which makes the work of the authorities much more difficult," Marinakis added.
Wildfires have so far burned more than 120,000 hectares across Greece this summer, according to the authorities.
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Artificial Intelligence Analysis
Defense Industry Analyst:
8/10
Stock Market Analyst:
5/10
General Industry Analyst:
7/10
Analyst Summary
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This article focuses on a major forest fire that has been raging for nine days in the Dadia National Park in northeast Greece, a major European sanctuary for birds of prey. It has been reported that nearly 500 firefighters, backed by 100 vehicles, seven planes, and three helicopters are fighting the flames which have been spreading across a nearly 10 kilometre (six mile) front. So far, 20 people – 18 of them migrants – have perished in the flames, and the fire has reached 77,000 hectares (190,000 acres) with 120 active hot spots. The article also mentions a dangerous fire on Mount Parnitha near Athens which has been raging for the sixth straight day. The government has attributed the numerous fires this summer to climate change.
The article is relevant to defense industry analysts because it references the response of the fire service to the blaze and mentions the evacuations of some villages. It is relevant to stock market analysts because of the potential economic implications of the fire, and it is relevant to general industry analysts due to the discussion of climate change and its role in the fire.
When examining the article in the context of the space and defense industry over the past 25 years, it is notable that the article discusses the evacuations of some villages, which has also been a consistent theme in the defense industry since the mid-90s due to military conflicts. The article also demonstrates the importance of understanding the role of climate change in disasters, which is a relatively new trend in the industry.
Investigative
Question:
- 1. What measures have been taken to protect the wildlife in the Dadia National Park from the fire?
- 2. What strategies are being used to contain the fire on Mount Parnitha?
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What are the economic implications of the fire in Greece?4. What other climate-related disasters have occurred in Greece this summer?
5. What long-term strategies can be implemented to mitigate the risk of future wildfires in the region?
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