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61. Downed power line suspected in fatal Maui wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/downed-power-line-suspected-in-fatal-maui-wildfires

Awakened by howling winds that tore through his Maui neighborhood, Shane Treu went out at dawn and saw a wooden power pole suddenly snap with a flash, its sparking, popping line falling to the dry grass below and quickly igniting a row of flames. ...

62. Gunpoint robberies follow Maui wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunpoint-robberies-follow-maui-wildfires

Desperate survivors in Lahaina are robbing people at gunpoint as they wait for food and shelter in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires, Hawaiian locals said....

63. Tourism's dynamic future: Adapting to change from within

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tourism-s-dynamic-future-adapting-to-change-from-within

It's something we've heard many times from tourism authorities, that 2019 should no longer be used as a point of reference for tourism....

64. Death toll reaches 55 in Maui wildfires with more lives feared lost

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-toll-reaches-55-in-maui-wildfires-with-more-lives-feared-lost

The death toll from the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii, has now climbed to 55 – as officials warned that the loss of life is expected to rise further....

65. Wildfire tears through Hawaiian town killing at least 6 people

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-tears-through-hawaiian-town-killing-at-least-6-people

Evacuees from Lahaina are still processing what happened Tuesday night, sharing their stories of escape after a wildfire tore through the West Maui township and killed at least six people....

66. Limassol fire under control as support aircraft depart

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-fire-under-control-as-support-aircraft-depart

The recent fire that swept through the semi-mountainous region of Limassol is now contained, according to Andreas Kettis, spokesperson for the Fire Service. Kettis conveyed to CNA on Wednesday that while the situation is under control, firefighting units will remain on-site to address any potential flare-ups....

67. Animal hotel's daring rescue amid Alassa blaze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-hotel-s-daring-rescue-amid-alassa-blaze

The evacuation process of the animal hotel in Paramytha during the swift Alassa fire's approach on Sunday afternoon was recounted to K by those involved. ...

68. Greek and Israeli aircraft tackle Limassol wildfire, flare-ups controlled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-israeli-aircraft-tackle-limassol-wildfire-flare-ups-controlled

Two Greek Canadair planes and an Israeli aircraft commenced operations on Tuesday morning in the Limassol district, where a massive fire has scorched a 10-square-kilometer area. While minor flare-ups were detected last night, swift action from ground forces contained the situation....

69. Is there a need for radical changes in civil protection?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/is-there-a-need-for-radical-changes-in-civil-protection

The catastrophic fire in Rhodes, a typical and unfortunate example of what is internationally referred to as a mega-fire - a fire that is extremely destructive to the local environment...

70. Wildfire resurges in Limassol mountains amidst strong winds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-resurges-in-limassol-mountains-amidst-strong-winds

A massive fire broke out in the mountainous area of Limassol on Sunday afternoon (6/8), fueled by strong winds that made firefighting efforts challenging. The fire, which resurged in Alassa before rapidly spreading to other regions, posed a significant threat to the local communities and natural habitats....

71. Renowned musician's legacy lost in wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/renowned-musician-s-legacy-lost-in-wildfires

The country house of the renowned musician Stelios Argyris was reduced to ashes in a devastating fire that struck Apesia. As per Christina Argyris, his daughter, the flames engulfed her father's precious sound work, leaving only the scores of his masterpieces in her possession, with no sound tapes remaining....

72. ''We stopped the fire just 150 meters from the village''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-stopped-the-fire-just-150-meters-from-the-village

Throughout the night, residents of Apsiou and Iasias communities bravely stayed put, defying evacuation orders, and joined forces with the Forestry Department and Fire Department to battle the flames that were inching dangerously close to their homes....

73. International aid rushed to tackle wildfire in mountain communities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-aid-rushed-to-tackle-wildfire-in-mountain-communities

A wildfire that ignited between the communities of Korfi, Alassa, and Iasa at noon on Sunday continues to rage out of control, posing a severe threat to the region. The fire has led to evacuations and widespread smoke, reaching as far as the city of Limassol itself. ...

74. Over 100 arrested for starting Rhodes wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-arrested-for-starting-rhodes-wildfires

More than 100 people have been arrested for starting fires in 2023, with 10 cases including arson with intent....

75. Coastal areas and mountains to offer cooler relief

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coastal-areas-and-mountains-to-offer-cooler-relief

The Greek Meteorology Department issued a new yellow warning for high temperatures and a fire hazard alert on Thursday (03/08). ...

76. Rhodes' heartbreaking farewell

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-heartbreaking-farewell

Standing outside the blackened shell of what used to be his restaurant, Dimitris Hajifotis laments a livelihood lost to wildfires raging on the Greek island of Rhodes this week....

77. Deadly blazes strike Mediterranean nations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-blazes-strike-mediterranean-nations

More than 40 people - most of them in Algeria - have been killed as devastating fires destroy homes, businesses and trigger mass evacuations....

78. Cyprus to support Greece's fire battle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-firefighters-to-support-greece-s-fire-battle

The Cypriot mission that contributes to the effort to battle the wildfires in Greece will remain there at least until Thursday, the member of the Cypriot mission and First Class Forestry Officer of the Forestry Department, Stavros Mouchlis, told CNA on Tuesday, noting that, for now, it is unknown when they will return. ...

79. Canadair crash: Journalist breaks down live

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canadair-crash-journalist-breaks-down-live

The tragic crash of a Canadair in Karysos left a journalist from ERT, Eleni Bouga, visibly shaken as she reported the devastating incident live on television. ...

80. Greek heroes aid fleeing tourists in Rhodes' wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-heroes-aid-fleeing-tourists-in-rhodes-wildfires

A family that escaped the wildfires in Greece has spoken of the speed at which they watched the blaze spread....

81. Greece's wildfire crisis: Severity and root cause

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-s-wildfire-crisis-severity-and-root-cause

Roaring fires have ripped through Greece, belching thick clouds of choking smoke and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee....

82. Rhodes: 19,000 rescued in Greek history's largest evacuation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rhodes-19-000-rescued-in-greek-history-s-largest-evacuation

Greece is currently facing a severe emergency due to widespread wildfires, prompting the country to initiate its most extensive rescue operation to date....

83. Armed forces' drones to monitor fires in Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/armed-forces-drones-to-monitor-fires-in-greece

A modern "tool" with impressive surveillance capabilities is available to the Unified Coordination Center of Operations and Crisis Management of the Civil Protection in the "battle" against wildfires....

84. Ryanair to resume flights despite Greece wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ryanair-to-resume-flights-despite-greece-wildfires

Ryanair has issued an update to UK holidaymakers on flights to Greece as the country battles raging wildfires amid a record-setting heatwave....

85. Corfu wildfires spark mass evacuation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/corfu-wildfires-spark-mass-evacuation

Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island - as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes....

86. Greek wildfires lead to flight cancellations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-wildfires-lead-to-flight-cancellations

Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have sparked the evacuation of around 2,000 tourists from its resorts....

87.  2,000 people rescued from Rhodes beaches

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-000-people-rescued-from-rhodes-beaches

About 2,000 people have been evacuated by sea from two beaches in Rhodes, Fire Service spokesman Yannis Artopios said Saturday evening. He said the evacuation took place “without incident.”...

88. Turkish aircraft fly to Greece's wildfire rescue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-aircraft-fly-to-greece-s-wildfire-rescue

Turkey has become the latest country to offer firefighting aircraft to Greece to assist in the battle against wildfires across the country....

89. West Attica, Rhodes, and Laconia in flames

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/west-attica-rhodes-and-laconia-in-flames

The rekindling of fires in West Attica, the island of Rhodes, and Lefkohoma in Laconia are occupying extensive firefighting forces by land and air, Fire Brigade press spokesperson Lt-Colonel Yiannis Artopoios said....

90. International aid rushed to support Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-aid-rushed-to-support-greece

Wildfires burned for a third day west of the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday, destroying forests and homes and spurring evacuations, as authorities braced for a new heatwave that was likely to further stoke tinderbox conditions across the country....

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