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Greece Battles Relentless Wildfires Amid Record Heat

Firefighters contend with dozens of fires near Athens and across the country as extreme weather conditions persist.

Overview

  • Authorities report new fires igniting every 10 minutes, with strong winds exacerbating the situation.
  • Evacuations have been ordered in multiple regions, including areas near the capital and several islands.
  • Arson is suspected in some cases, with visual evidence leading to arrests.
  • Temperatures are forecast to remain dangerously high, contributing to the spread of wildfires.
  • Greece's fire service remains on high alert, deploying aircraft and hundreds of firefighters to control the blazes.

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