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Finland: The worst forest fires of the last 50 years are raging in the country

The worst forest fires affecting Finland The last 50 years have raged in the northwestern part of the country for a fifth day today, Friday, destroying forest areas that had been hit by drought, following record summer temperatures.

According to the APE BPE, firefighters have rushed from all over the country to its remote valley Καλαγιόκι, where 250 firefighters and 4 helicopters are battling the flames.

The strong winds, which blow in the area, fuel the flames in the second largest fire of all time, which extends to 3,000 acres and is only smaller in size than a fire in the same area 51 years ago.

“When it started to spread from top to bottom, we measured its speed in 20 kilometers per hour“, The head of the fire service told Reuters Jarmo Haapanen.

Although there has been some rain, it will be needed at least one extra week to put out the fire, as the danger remains due to the smoldering outbreaks, he explained.

As he explained: “There is still a danger that (s.s. fire) may spread if the drought continue and the air strengthen “.

It is noted that the fire in northern Finland did not destroy them houses nor were residents forced to leave their homes.

This fire was preceded by a rare, long-lasting heat wave, which resulted in record temperatures in the country this summer. In fact, in June, thermometers showed an average of 20 degrees Celsius, 4-5 degrees above from historical averages.

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