Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate in Croatia and Greece
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A big wildfire is burning in Croatia. Many people are hurt. Thousands of people had to leave their homes and hotels.
The fire also hit resorts in Greece. Hundreds of tourists and local people left the area.
At least 10 people are in intensive care in hospital. This means their injuries are very serious.
Firefighters are working hard to stop the fires. Hot and dry weather is making the fires worse across Europe.
Wildfires happen often in summer in southern Europe. Strong winds can make a small fire grow very fast.
People in the area are following orders to leave. This helps keep them safe from the fire and smoke.
Vocabulary8 words
- wildfire
- a big fire that burns outside, often in forests or grass
- intensive care
- a hospital area for people who are very sick or hurt
- evacuate
- to leave a place quickly because of danger
- resort
- a place where people go on holiday
- firefighter
- a person whose job is to stop fires
- injured
- hurt in the body
- dozens
- many, about 20 to 100
- thousands
- a very large number, more than 1,000
Quiz
Answer key
1. Croatia 2. At least 10 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A big _____ is burning in Croatia. Many people are hurt. Thousands of people had to leave their homes and _____.
The fire also hit resorts in _____. Hundreds of tourists and local people left the area.
At least 10 people are in _____ _____ in hospital. This means their injuries are very serious.
_____ are working hard to stop the fires. Hot and dry weather is making the fires worse across _____.
Wildfires happen often in summer in southern Europe. Strong _____ can make a small fire grow very fast.
People in the area are following orders to leave. This helps keep them safe from the fire and _____.