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Massive wildfire in Greece enters 12th day, destroying over 80,000 hectares

  • A massive wildfire in northeastern Greece has been burning for over 11 days, making it the largest in the EU since 2000.
  • The fire has caused 20 out of 21 wildfire-related deaths in Greece last week and destroyed homes and forest.
  • Hundreds of firefighters along with water-dropping aircraft from European countries are assisting Greece.
  • Greece continues to battle dozens of new fires daily due to hot, dry conditions.
  • Arson is suspected in some fires, leading to nearly 80 arrests for arson-related charges.
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