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Greece Wildfires Burn Near Athens as Heat Sears Europe
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August 12, 2024
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0:50Now PlayingA huge wildfire is threatening suburbs on the outskirts of Athens, forcing thousands of people to evacuate as houses were set alight and local hospitals put at risk.
Climate change is turbo-charging the threat posed by wildfires, with Greece suffering its worst season in two decades. The biggest blaze of the summer started northeast of the capital on Sunday, fueled by strong winds, high temperatures and a lengthy drought.
The fire has now spread to Vrilissia, a suburb that’s just 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) from central Athens. The inhabitants have been told to evacuate.
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