Greece Wildfire Evacuations

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Greece wildfires abating

Greece wildfires abating as firefighters contain outbreaks

ATHENS: Greece on Sunday was still battling wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations across the country, but firefighters have brought many outbreaks under control. According to the fire brigade, 55 new fires erupted in the last 24 hours but 50 were immediately controlled.

RTÉ Ireland · 13h

Further evacuations as Greece battles raging wildfires

Gulf Times · 5h

Greece wildfires abating as firefighters get in on the act

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Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists

Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country, with officials evacuating residents in a hard-hit region just 30km (18.6 miles) north of Athens.

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Wildfires rage across Bulgaria, destroying forests and homes

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Greek islands hit by wildfires whipped by ‘worrying’ windy conditions

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Wildfires rage in Greece as extreme heat persists

High winds and scorching temperatures have fanned the flames.

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Greece asks for EU help in battling wildfires

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Greece gets EU help to battle disastrous wildfires

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Greece wildfires: Tourists and locals flee burning Athens - and islands including Crete

One major blaze tore through a northern suburb of the Greek capital on Saturday, prompting urgent evacuation orders. Meanwhile, several Greek islands were also affected