Massive Wildfires in Attica-Boeotia: 55% of Area Burned in Two Nights
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More than 61,500 hectares (151,732 acres) were destroyed during the night hours in the large wildfire that affected Attica-Boeotia from July 31 to August 4, 2026, according to preliminary analysis by Meteo. The fire burned a total of 111,732 hectares (276,132 acres) in approximately 91 hours, with two major nighttime surges accounting for 55% of the total burned area. The fire started north of Agios Vasilios, Boeotia, and was driven by strong winds exceeding 80 km/h. The total energy released by the fire is estimated to be at least 380 terajoules (TJ), equivalent to 6 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs.
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