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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The landscape bearing the scars of the fire that ignited in the summer of 2023, precisely in July, within a eucalyptus plantation near Moinho das Freiras, in Pedrógão Pequeno. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The landscape bearing the scars of the fire that ignited in the summer of 2023, precisely in July, within a eucalyptus plantation near Moinho das Freiras, in Pedrógão Pequeno. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
One of the rare landscapes in Pedrogão Grande that remained unscathed after the 2017 wildfires, featuring Cabril Dam surrounded by a majority of native vegetation coexisting with eucalyptus trees. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The first set of samples displays land with eucalyptus tree plantations, while the second set features land where indigenous plants and trees are cultivated. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal.
9th of October 2023
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The forest fire risk reaches its peak when temperatures rise to unusually high levels for the month of October, consistently indicating a maximum level of danger. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal.
9th of October 2023.
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The memorial dedicated to the victims of the Pedrog‹o Grande fire, officially inaugurated on June 15, 2023, was designed by the renowned Portuguese Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Eduardo Souto de Moura and is situated along the N-236 road, often referred to as the "road of death," linking Figueir— dos Vinhos with Castanheira de Pra. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal.
9th of October 2023
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The memorial dedicated to the victims of the Pedrog‹o Grande fire, officially inaugurated on June 15, 2023, was designed by the renowned Portuguese Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Eduardo Souto de Moura and is situated along the N-236 road, often referred to as the "road of death," linking Figueir— dos Vinhos with Castanheira de Pra. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal.
9th of October 2023
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Nikos Giannias who owns a gift shop but is volunteering as a fireman.
Archangelos, Greece. 11 July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Nikos Giannias who owns a gift shop but is volunteering as a fireman.
Archangelos, Greece. 11 July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Giorgos Anastassas from Panorama restaurant.
Archangelos, Greece. 11 July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Giorgos Anastassas from Panorama restaurant.
Archangelos, Greece. 11 July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Giorgos Anastassas from Panorama restaurant.
Archangelos, Greece. 11 July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Giorgos ‘Filos’ Papageorgiou who owns a cafe that was burnt to the ground .
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Giorgos ‘Filos’ Papageorgiou who owns a cafe that was burnt to the ground .
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Giorgos ‘Filos’ Papageorgiou who owns a cafe that was burnt to the ground .
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Giorgos ‘Filos’ Papageorgiou who owns a cafe that was burnt to the ground .
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Pharmacy owner Anastasia Pissaka.
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Pharmacy owner Anastasia Pissaka.
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Pharmacy owner Anastasia Pissaka.
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Pharmacy owner Anastasia Pissaka.
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Lindos Imperial resort and Spa with the burnt trees in the foreground. The Hotel say they are open for business.
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Lindos Imperial resort and Spa with the burnt trees in the foreground. The Hotel say they are open for business.
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Lindos Imperial resort and Spa with the burnt trees in the foreground. The Hotel say they are open for business.
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
Lindos Imperial resort and Spa with the smoke from the fires in the background. The Hotel say they are open for business.
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
General manager of Lindos Imperial resort and Spa Antonis Stamou.
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'Living hell': Rhodes residents criticise response to wildfires
People on the tourist island fear the impact of the loss of summer trade after fires that ravaged businesses and homes.
Local people on the Greek island of Rhodes who spoke to the Guardian felt let down by their local government, which they considered too slow to react when the fires started early last week, with the result that when the winds picked up they spread into the populated tourist areas that fuel the local economy. The landscape was ravaged, some buildings were destroyed, and local people and tourists were evacuated.
General manager of Lindos Imperial resort and Spa Antonis Stamou.
Kiotari, Greece. July 2023.
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'I nearly cried': Brits relive travel chaos for Rhodes wedding
Wedding party make it to Greek island as thousands of holidaymakers and workers continue to be evacuated.
The 2.45pm easyJet flight from London Luton to Rhodes was only a quarter full on Monday - unusually quiet for the busy school summer holiday period, and a reflection of how many travellers have been deterred by the wildfires that have ravaged the south of the island.
The conflagration, after a period of extreme heat, has led to thousands of holidaymakers being forced to evacuate their hotels. Nearly 1,500 holidaymakers are understood to have flown home on Monday alone, while others were relocated by travel firms or paid for new rooms elsewhere.
About half the easyJet flight were members of a wedding party, including Kirsty Galvin, 32, and Robert Heasman, 38, from Bedford. "It was like a private jet," said Galvin.
The couple were feeling relieved, after their original flights at 8am on Monday morning had been cancelled at midnight the night before.
"We were obviously devastated - weÕve spent thousands of pounds, weÕve had everything engraved with the dates," Galvin added. "We had half our guests who arrived last week so we knew they were already out here waiting for us. If we had to reschedule people just wouldnÕt have been able to afford to come. ItÕs been a nightmare."
The couple searched alternative travel routes, including flying to Kos, another Greek island, or Marmaris in Turkey and getting the ferry.
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'I nearly cried': Brits relive travel chaos for Rhodes wedding
Wedding party make it to Greek island as thousands of holidaymakers and workers continue to be evacuated.
The 2.45pm easyJet flight from London Luton to Rhodes was only a quarter full on Monday - unusually quiet for the busy school summer holiday period, and a reflection of how many travellers have been deterred by the wildfires that have ravaged the south of the island.
The conflagration, after a period of extreme heat, has led to thousands of holidaymakers being forced to evacuate their hotels. Nearly 1,500 holidaymakers are understood to have flown home on Monday alone, while others were relocated by travel firms or paid for new rooms elsewhere.
About half the easyJet flight were members of a wedding party, including Kirsty Galvin, 32, and Robert Heasman, 38, from Bedford. "It was like a private jet," said Galvin.
The couple were feeling relieved, after their original flights at 8am on Monday morning had been cancelled at midnight the night before.
"We were obviously devastated - weÕve spent thousands of pounds, weÕve had everything engraved with the dates," Galvin added. "We had half our guests who arrived last week so we knew they were already out here waiting for us. If we had to reschedule people just wouldnÕt have been able to afford to come. ItÕs been a nightmare."
The couple searched alternative travel routes, including flying to Kos, another Greek island, or Marmaris in Turkey and getting the ferry.
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'I nearly cried': Brits relive travel chaos for Rhodes wedding
Wedding party make it to Greek island as thousands of holidaymakers and workers continue to be evacuated.
The 2.45pm easyJet flight from London Luton to Rhodes was only a quarter full on Monday - unusually quiet for the busy school summer holiday period, and a reflection of how many travellers have been deterred by the wildfires that have ravaged the south of the island.
The conflagration, after a period of extreme heat, has led to thousands of holidaymakers being forced to evacuate their hotels. Nearly 1,500 holidaymakers are understood to have flown home on Monday alone, while others were relocated by travel firms or paid for new rooms elsewhere.
About half the easyJet flight were members of a wedding party, including Kirsty Galvin, 32, and Robert Heasman, 38, from Bedford. "It was like a private jet," said Galvin.
The couple were feeling relieved, after their original flights at 8am on Monday morning had been cancelled at midnight the night before.
"We were obviously devastated - weÕve spent thousands of pounds, weÕve had everything engraved with the dates," Galvin added. "We had half our guests who arrived last week so we knew they were already out here waiting for us. If we had to reschedule people just wouldnÕt have been able to afford to come. ItÕs been a nightmare."
The couple searched alternative travel routes, including flying to Kos, another Greek island, or Marmaris in Turkey and getting the ferry.
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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Greece wildfires: climate crisis will 'manifest itself everywhere with greater disasters', says Greek PM
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