Salamina
Coverage of Salamina in the Nexus archive.
- Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
Large wildfires are affecting Europe, with a blaze in Belgium spreading toward the German border despite rain and King Philippe's visit to emergency services. Concurrently, Greece reported deadly fires on Salamina Island and contained an incident near its main airport. Authorities noted that the region remains sweltering through one of the hottest summers on record.
- Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
Belgium is dealing with one of its biggest wildfires near the German border in Liège province, which burned an estimated 30 square kilometers and remains partially uncontrolled despite efforts by international aid and rain. Separately, Greece reports ongoing fire activity, including a fast-moving blaze on Salamina island that killed two people, although another incident near Athens was quickly contained.
- Wildfires kill a father and son in Greece and prompt evacuations in 2 villages
Wildfires in Greece killed a father and his 12-year-old son and prompted evacuations in two villages as firefighters and aircraft battled the blazes. The fires also led to the deployment of 135 firefighters and 25 aircraft in central Greece, with three other wildfires quickly contained. Greece is using satellite technology to monitor wildfires amid ongoing challenges from climate change.