Athens (Greece), 27 June (LaPresse/AP) – A huge fire broke out yesterday south of Athens, forcing evacuations and the closure of some sections of the coastal road connecting the Greek capital to Sounion, where the ancient Temple of Poseidon is located. The flames broke out yesterday during the first heatwave of the summer in Greece, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees. Strong winds fanned the flames, damaging homes and filling the sky with smoke. The authorities deployed 130 firefighters, 12 planes and 12 helicopters to bring the flames under control. Police evacuated 40 people, with five areas subject to evacuation orders. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but an investigation is underway to determine whether it was arson. Greece is on fire alert due to extreme weather conditions, and the heatwave is expected to continue throughout the weekend.