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Firefighters tackle wildfires on the edge of Athens
Firefighters have been battling a fast-moving wildfire outside Athens, as residents fled their homes and the blaze continued to spread through the night. The fire, fuelled by rising temperatures and windy weather, burned down trees, houses and cars. More than 400 firefighters were deployed as flames quickly reached the village of Varnavas, 22 miles (35km) north of Athens. At least 10 communities have so far been evacuated Greek officials advise staying in with windows shut due to fires near Athens
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Firefighters have been battling a fast-moving wildfire outside Athens, as residents fled their homes and the blaze continued to spread through the night. The fire, fuelled by rising temperatures and windy weather, burned down trees, houses and cars. More than 400 firefighters were deployed as flames quickly reached the village of Varnavas, 22 miles (35km) north of Athens. At least 10 communities have so far been evacuated Greek officials advise staying in with windows shut due to fires near Athens
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