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Greece: Blaze sweeps through Athens suburbs as wildfires spread

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There have been mass evacuations north of Athens as wildfires tear through vast areas of pine forest and get closer to the Greek capital. Thousands of people have now fled their homes, while others have been fighting to put out the flames. Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports from northern Athens, Greece. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Greece #wildfires

Greece wildfires: North Athens fire rekindles, burning homes

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A wildfire that has been threatening the northern suburbs of Athens is once again out of control. Greece’s prime minister says the country is facing a crucial situation and cannot keep fighting fires on multiple fronts. Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports from North Athens, Greece. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Greece #wildfires

Greek firefighters battle ‘raging’ forest fire near Athens

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A blaze on the island of Evia is one of more than 100 burning across Greece. A wildfire that tore through a forest on the outskirts of the capital, Athens, has now receded – but has destroyed homes and businesses. The capital is now blanketed in a thick layer of smoke, and residents have been told to stay inside to protect themselves from pollution. The country is facing its most severe heatwave in 30 years – with a risk of more fires to come. Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports from Athens, Greece. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Greece […]