Greek ecosystems face increasing fire risk, experts say

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 30, 2023 12:23 pm

ATHENS, Greece: Two weeks of sweltering heat and wildfires have confirmed fears that Greece's ecosystem is under increasing risk, experts say.

Some 50,000 hectares (123,500 acres) of forest and vegetation have been left scorched, according to estimates by the National Observatory of Athens.

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