Wildfires, Travel Bans as Winds Fuel Extreme Danger
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Greece is grappling with a new major wildfire in Halkidiki, which has damaged homes and scorched thousands of acres. Amidst strong winds, a "Red Code" alert for extreme fire danger has been issued for five regions, prompting heightened vigilance from authorities.
The severe winds have also led to significant disruptions in sea travel, with sailing bans imposed from key ports like Rafina and Lavrio, impacting holiday departures for the August 15th celebration.
In other domestic news, investigations are ongoing into tragic incidents involving a 4-year-old's fall into a pool in Paros and a suspected electrocution death in Kimolos. Authorities have also warned the public about new phone scams that use AI to imitate voices.