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Greek wildfires trigger blasts at ammunition dumpWildfires whipped on by strong winds triggered a series of major explosions Thursday at an air force ammunition dump in central Greece, but no injuries were reported as the site had been safely evacuated in advance, officials said.A blaze in the region of Volos, in central Greece, reached an ammunition dump outside a major military air base in Nea Anchialos, triggering a series of large explosions that shattered windows on houses in a surrounding area.The air force said the site, about 6 kilometers (about 4 miles) north of the airbase, had been evacuated well in advance and no injuries were reported. The fire service also said no injuries had been reported in nearby villages, which had been ordered evacuated as a precaution.
Rescue and Hope: Newborn Fawn Saved from Rhodes Fire, Mother Sadly LostAmidst the fiery blaze ravaging Rhodes, a heartwarming tale of rescue and hope emerged when volunteers managed to save a fragile newborn fawn. The tiny animal was found in a dire state, deprived of water, and visibly suffering from the devastating fire's effects.
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51 new wild fires in last 24 hoursFirefighters battled a 51 new wild fires in the last 24 hours, bring to 96 the total number of active forest fires in the country.In its latest update, the Fire Service said most of the new fires were tackled immediately in their initial stages.
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Most fires in Greece were started ‘by human hand’, government saysOfficial blames arsonists for the majority of 667 blazes that have spread in the extreme weatherVassilis Kikilias, the Greek minister of climate crisis and civil protection, told reporters: “During this time 667 fires erupted, that is more than 60 fires a day, almost all over the country. Unfortunately, the majority were ignited by human hand, either by criminal negligence or intent.The fires have killed three citizens people and injured 74 others.