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Greece: Firefighters battle deadly blaze near Athens
Three people died as gale-force winds hit Greece, fanning the flames of a wildfire close to the capital. More strong winds are expected in the area, which could further exacerbate blazes in several regions.
Deadly wildfire rages near Athens, Greece
Deadly wildfire rages near Athens, Greece
Firefighters battle blaze near Athens for second day
Hundreds of firefighters battled a deadly wildfire near Athens for a second day Saturday, with strong winds raising fears it could spread.
Firefighters battle deadly Greek wildfire with fears it will spread
Hundreds of firefighters have battled a deadly wildfire near Athens for a second day on Saturday, with strong winds raising fears it could spread.
Greece Fights Wildfires Amid Gale-Force Winds
A wildfire killed at least one person and burned houses and farmland in a town outside Athens on Friday as Greek firefighters struggled to contain a series of blazes at the start of what is forecast to be several days of gale-force winds.
Firefighters continue to battle large wildfire near Athens
A large wildfire south-east of Athens continued to burn on Saturday morning, with strong winds fanning the flames. Greek media reported that the fire brigade has the situation largely under control, with a large-scale operation involving several firefighting helicopters and planes ongoing since the early morning.
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Two cruise ship tourists found dead at beach as brutal gales batter Greece
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Strong Winds Cause Ferry Cancellations and High Fire Risk in Greece
Strong winds are causing ferry cancellations and a high risk of fires today, Friday, in several regions across Greece.
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Two tourists die, fires erupt in Greece amid gale-force winds
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Greece tables question to European Commission over latest Turkish provocation in Aegean
Greece has formally put a question to the European Commission following Turkey's latest provocation in the Aegean relating to ...
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Turkey’s Erdogan warns Greece to demilitarize Aegean islands
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