Greece ravaged by wildfires as hundreds of firefighters battle blaze near Athens
- New wildfires have erupted in Greece as the summer’s extreme heatwaves continue to create tinderbox conditions across Europe.
- Just days after Greek firefighters gained control of a deadly blaze in the Attica region, around 200 are tackling new outbreaks southeast of Athens.
- At least five firefighters have been killed fighting the fires that have gripped Greece in recent days.
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- New wildfires have erupted in Greece as the summer’s extreme heatwaves continue to create tinderbox conditions across Europe.
- Just days after Greek firefighters gained control of a deadly blaze in the Attica region, around 200 are tackling new outbreaks southeast of Athens.
- At least five firefighters have been killed fighting the fires that have gripped Greece in recent days.
Sources: The Independent