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Wildfire evacuation drill held at archaeological site of Ancient Messini

Greek authorities conducted a wildfire evacuation drill at the archaeological site of Ancient Messini in the southern Peloponnese. The exercise involved collaboration between the Culture Ministry, Fire Service, police, municipal authorities, and ambulance crews. Officials noted that while past wildfires have threatened sites like Ancient Olympia, no injuries or significant damage to antiquities have occurred.

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Greek authorities have conducted a drill at the archaeological site of Ancient Messini in the southern Peloponnese region to deal with the scenario of a wildfire forcing a mass evacuation of visitors and staff, officials said Thursday.

The Culture Ministry said Tuesday’s exercise involved ministry staff together with the Fire Service, police, municipal authorities and ambulance crews. It was organised in cooperation with the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry.

Greece’s summer wildfires have on several occasions threatened archaeological sites – including Ancient Olympia in the western Peloponnese – but have not caused injury to visitors or severe damage to antiquities.

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Wildfire evacuation drill held at archaeological site of Ancient Messini

Greek authorities conducted a wildfire evacuation drill at the archaeological site of Ancient Messini in the southern Peloponnese. The exercise involved collaboration between the Culture Ministry, Fire Service, police, municipal authorities, and ambulance crews. Officials noted that while past wildfires have threatened sites like Ancient Olympia, no injuries or significant damage to antiquities have occurred.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on an evacuation drill at an archaeological site without taking a stance on any political issue. It provides factual information about the drill's participants and purpose, and mentions historical context about wildfires threatening cultural heritage without bias.

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