A wildfire in Liti, near Thessaloniki, has killed three people after a woman who suffered a cardiac arrest on the day of...

A wildfire in Liti, near Thessaloniki, has killed three people after a woman who suffered a cardiac arrest on the day of the blaze died from her injuries, raising the death toll from two to three. The community president of Drimos, Konstantinos Patsalas, confirmed the third death in a public post, extending his condolences to the husband of the deceased. Among the victims was a schoolteacher and his young child. Patsalas addressed the teacher by name, offering personal condolences to philologist Diogenis for the loss of his wife. Beyond the deaths, the fire caused extensive material destruction across the settlement of Anthouopolis. The scale of damage to the area remains significant. What has alarmed scientists and health officials is that the toxic smoke cloud did not stay contained to the Thessaloniki region. Airborne pollutants from the fire traveled hundreds of kilometers south, reaching all the way to Attica, the greater Athens region. Experts warn that wildfires release thousands of chemical compounds into the atmosphere. The most serious threat comes from fine particulate matter known as PM2.5. These particles are small enough to penetrate deep into the respiratory system and enter the bloodstream. Health authorities are urging residents to exercise caution, with particular concern for people living with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. The warning covers not only those in the immediate fire zone but also residents across the regions where the toxic plume has drifted. The fire in Liti now stands as one of the deadliest wildfire incidents in the Thessaloniki area in recent memory. #Greece #Wildfires #Thessaloniki