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Wildfires: Black smoke covered the Acropolis – Smell of burnt wood throughout Athens

Wildfires: Black smoke covered the Acropolis – Smell of burnt wood throughout Athens
The smell of burning all the way to Faliro

“Generally it is difficult in such atmospheric conditions to protect people. People with chronic health conditions such as respiratory problems, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular disease should be excluded. Logically, in such events, an increase in mortality in the basin from such diseases is expected,” he said.

The assistant professor of the EKPA School of Medicine advised citizens to stay indoors and close the windows.