Greece’s wildfires force thousands to flee – locals, tourists and pets
- As final containment lines were stood down on Wednesday following a wildfire across mountainous and coastal areas near Athens, Sasa, an alert, floppy-eared mixed-breed puppy, had yet to return home.
- The pup was among hundreds of domestic pets and wild animals rescued by volunteers during the emergency, which forced multiple evacuations.
- At its peak, the blaze burnt across five fronts, destroying dozens of homes and over 100 square kilometres (39 square miles) of land.
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- As final containment lines were stood down on Wednesday following a wildfire across mountainous and coastal areas near Athens, Sasa, an alert, floppy-eared mixed-breed puppy, had yet to return home.
- The pup was among hundreds of domestic pets and wild animals rescued by volunteers during the emergency, which forced multiple evacuations.
- At its peak, the blaze burnt across five fronts, destroying dozens of homes and over 100 square kilometres (39 square miles) of land.
Sources: The Independent