Greece Faces Major Forest Fire West of Athens
The article discusses Greece's efforts to combat the extensive wildfires that broke out west of Athens. Firefighting teams continued to control the flames overnight, involving hundreds of emergency responders, with support from the military and volunteers, using helicopters and airplanes to extinguish the fires. The flames spread rapidly due to strong winds, heading eastward away from the town of Megara, located about 50 kilometers west of Athens. Potential damages are estimated at around 200 homes, and firefighting forces are ongoing with operations to strengthen control over the fires.
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