Evacuations ordered near Athens as Greek authorities try to contain wildfires
CNN — A fast-spreading wildfire continued to rage close to the Greek capital of Athens on Monday, prompting authorities to ask residents to evacuate their homes. More than 500 firefighters, 152 vehicles, 29 water-bombing aircraft and a large number of volunteers are working to extinguish the blaze, which broke out Sunday near the town of …
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Egypt Independent
August 12, 2024
