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Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region

by | Aug 2, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

Greek firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70 kilometres (45 miles) northwest of Athens in the region of Viotia, on August 1, 2026. Hundreds of firefighters in Greece battle to save a popular coastal resort northwest of Athens among violent winds. (photo credit: ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP via Getty Images)
“When the sun sets, and the sun rises in the morning, I think we’re going to be in shock to see some of the scenes that emerge out there,” said Major General Gent Welsh of the National Guard.

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