As a result of the fire in Athens, about 20 people were killed

More than 69 people were injured as a result of fires

At least 20 people died because of forest fires near Athens (Greece).

Thus, the representative of the Greek Government stated that the death toll of two large forest fires floating in the outskirts of Athens rose to at least 20.

Dimitris Tsanakopoulos also noted that at least 69 people were hospitalized with injuries.

"The information on the two deaths was confirmed by Nikos Papaefstafiu, director of the National Center for Health Care, with the total number of victims who were delivered to the Central Region Hospital. Attica, reaching 25, six of them are in intensive care, "- said in a message.

In addition, many are missing. The Coast Guard is looking for a group of ten Danish tourists who were trying to hide from the boat flames in the area. There is still no news on this subject

Reminder previously reported that in Greece in The west of Athens set off a large forest fire, which forced people to flee their homes. The clouds of smoke from a fire were visible even above the Athenian Acropolis and the Parthenon Temple.