STORY: 1 dead as Greek firefighters battle major wildfires near Athens
SHOOTING TIME: June 30, 2024
DATELINE: July 1, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:04
LOCATION: Athens
CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT

SHOTLIST:
1. various of firefighters fighting the wildfire in Stamata
2. various of the wildfire in Stamata

STORYLINE:

One person lost his life on Sunday during a wildfire raging at Stamata, a northern suburb of Athens, Greek authorities said.
   
The blaze at Stamata was one of the three big wildfires that broke out within a few hours on Sunday near the Greek capital.
   
The victim was a 45-year-old man who suffered a heart attack as flames reached his home. He was transferred to a local healthcare center but lost the battle.
   
Meanwhile, more than 100 firefighters assisted by 18 water-dropping aircraft and helicopters were battling the front which extends to about 1.5 kilometers, authorities said.
   
They warned residents of nearby areas to be on alert and diverted traffic. Four settlements and a summer camp for children were evacuated, as strong winds hampered firefighting efforts.
   
A still unclear number of houses and cars have been burnt during the blaze raging in Lavreotiki municipality in southeastern Attica region, some 40 kilometers from Athens, according to local authorities.
   
Police helped move to safety 52 people, as six settlements were evacuated here.
   
More than 140 firefighters were dispatched to the area assisted by 17 water-dropping aircraft and helicopters, the fire brigade said.
   
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Athens.
(XHTV)