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Wildfires near Athens have sparked a heroic, chaotic rescue mission for hundreds of animals—including dogs—amid smoke and shifting flames, with volunteers saving over 280 in one stadium shelter alone. As extreme heat fuels more devastating blazes across Europe, animal welfare advocates are sounding the alarm: current efforts are too reactive and under-resourced. With calls growing for a dedicated EU animal rescue initiative and “fire refuges,” local authorities face the urgent task of reuniting pets with owners or finding them safe new homes—while volunteers, like Elena Dede, battle exhaustion and grief, knowing many animals still await rescue.

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