Editorial photo #8654936 Environmental Issue

Wildfires At Dadia National Park In Greece

Wildfires in Greece during a long heatwave and dry summer season. Dadia National Park is burning for 8th consecutive day. The major front is near Lefkimmi. One of the largest ecological disaster in Greece as the virgin forest and the core of the Dadia - Lefkimi - Soufli - Evros National Park hosts endangered bird species for breeding and feeding like birds of prey and vultures. Helicopters and aircraft are assisting the fire brigade. The air vehicles are operating in addition to the ground firefighter forces which are spread around the forest with little fires and smoke. The army, volunteers and local lumberjacks are helping the firefighting operation by creating firebreak zones. Dadia forest, Evros, Thrace, Greece on July 28, 2022 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #8654936
Date taken: 28 July 2022
Location: —
Photographer: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category: Environmental Issue

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