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Greece escalates alert amid wildfires near Athens
Greece raised the alert level to red in the Athens region due to wildfires approaching the capital. Strong winds contributed to the spread of the flames, destroying at least ten homes. Firefighting efforts involved approximately 325 personnel, 92 vehicles, and 18 aircraft. The fires are concentrated about 60 kilometers northwest of Athens, with evacuations carried out in nearby villages. Additionally, 12 people were rescued from a beach. The European Commission has dispatched around 500 firefighters and seven aircraft to support firefighting efforts amid a widespread wave of fires across several European countries, driven by high temperatures and climate change.
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