Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=gPjCPS2QSyt Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Greece fights fires near Athens • FRANCE 24 English [3HWi7ZjsciF] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 2026 EDT Evacuation orders were issued on Friday for areas west and northwest of Athens, as new wildfires broke out near the Greek capital. Firefighters battled to contain the flames, but winds of around 50 miles per hour hampered efforts by water-bombing aircraft. Meanwhile, fires in other parts of the country were brought under control, although the risk of new outbreaks remains very high. #Greece #Fires #Athens 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: upuqMY81xly Qs21Y4J18YW Kd8laG6G2Gi T1piwWEnnCw EBT1USJdXGM 2NMutQJcRN0
Evacuation orders were issued on Friday for areas west and northwest of Athens, as new wildfires broke out near the Greek capital. Firefighters battled to contain the flames, but winds of around 50 miles per hour hampered efforts by water-bombing aircraft. Meanwhile, fires in other parts of the country were brought under control, although the risk of new outbreaks remains very high. #Greece #Fires #Athens 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: upuqMY81xly Qs21Y4J18YW Kd8laG6G2Gi T1piwWEnnCw EBT1USJdXGM 2NMutQJcRN0