A devastating wildfire that swept through mountainous areas northeast of Athens this week has burned 104 square kilometers (40 square miles) of land, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Emergency Management Service.
The fire, which was contained on Tuesday after a massive effort, gutted scores of homes and prompted multiple countries to send assistance to Greece. A factory worker lost their life in the blaze, which covered an area almost twice the size of Manhattan and blanketed the Greek capital with a thick cloud of smoke.
Greek officials reported that 22 businesses were damaged, and at least 78 homes were rendered uninhabitable, with nearly half of them completely destroyed. Inspections in fire-afflicted areas are expected to continue in the coming days.
The fire has been brought under control, but the full extent of the damage is still being assessed. The Greek government has pledged support for those affected by the disaster.
