Mati
Coverage of Mati in the Nexus archive.
- Europe’s wildfire crisis eases in west as danger shifts east to Greece
Europe’s wildfire crisis has eased in western regions like France, Spain, and Portugal, but intensified in Greece, where gale-force winds fueled dangerous fires near Porto Germeno and Agios Vasileios, forcing evacuations and threatening areas previously affected by deadly 2018 wildfires.
- Wildfire crisis eases in western Europe but worsens in Greece as winds drive new blazes
Wildfires in western Europe have eased with fires in France, Spain, and Portugal under control, but Greece faces worsening conditions as strong winds drive new blazes and evacuations. Over 198,000 people in France have been allowed to return home after a large wildfire was contained, though 2,500 remain displaced due to an active fire.
- Wildfire crisis eases in western Europe but worsens in Greece as winds drive new blazes
Wildfires in western Europe have eased, with major fires in France and Spain no longer advancing and Portugal's main blaze under control. However, the crisis has worsened in Greece, where gale-force winds drove new fires and triggered evacuations, particularly near the 2018 Mati wildfire site. Climate factors like rising temperatures and drought are exacerbating fire risks.
- Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade
Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade, with recent incidents in Spain, France, Greece, Turkey, and Portugal. Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of these fires, leading to higher death tolls and increased vulnerability in affected regions.