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Lefkada Blaze, Fire Arrests, and West Nile Outbreak Dominate News

A new and significant wildfire has broken out in Kalamos, Lefkada, prompting the immediate deployment of five aerial firefighting vehicles to combat the blaze. This comes as Greece faces an extreme risk of fires across several regions due to hot, dry, and windy conditions, with authorities on maximum readiness. In a related development, a substantial crackdown on fire-related offenses has seen 285 arrests made by authorities, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat arson and illegal activities contributing to fire outbreaks.

Adding to the nation's concerns, Greece is grappling with an increase in West Nile Virus cases, with 45 new infections reported in just one week, bringing the total to 110. The Attica region is particularly affected by this outbreak. Meanwhile, investigations are intensifying into the mysterious death of a 17-year-old on Kimolos, a separate probe from the ongoing mystery surrounding the death of a police officer in Agios Dimitrios.

On a brighter note, strong Meltemi winds have contributed to some of Europe's lowest wholesale electricity prices in Greece, boosting cheap production from wind farms. Furthermore, a new phase has been reached in the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project with the submission of an investment approval request.

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New Wildfire in Lefkada and Nationwide Fire Risk

A significant wildfire has erupted in Kalamos, Lefkada, leading to the deployment of five aerial firefighting vehicles. The country is on high alert due to extreme fire risk today, with strong winds and dry conditions creating dangerous circumstances for fire ignition and rapid spread across regions like Attica, Boeotia, Lesvos, and the Peloponnese. Authorities have also made 285 arrests in connection with various fire incidents.

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