NEWS

Ozone warning issued as temperatures rise

Ground-level ozone reached emergency levels in Athens on Monday following a sharp rise in temperatures.

Authorities advised people with breathing and heart problems to remain indoors.

The high temperatures, reaching close to 40 Celsius, are expected to last until Wednesday before easing.

There were also several small wildfires in Attica yesterday, including at Tourkovounia, north of the city center.

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