Wildfires rage near Athens as heatwave and drought fuel the flames
France24 says thousands of residents fled to safety from a wildfire that burned for a fourth day north of Athens early Friday, during an overnight battle to stop the flames reaching populated areas, electricity installations and historic sites.
In heat wave conditions, the blaze tore through forest areas 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) north of the capital, destroying more homes. Ground crews of several hundred firefighters dug fire breaks and hosed the flames.
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20210806-wildfires-rage-again-near-athens-as-heat-fans-flames
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