Irish Independent | Firefighters battle blaze in Greece Irish Independent Firefighters battle blaze in Greece. Comments. Email; Print; Font Size. Wildfires sweep through a forest in Marathon, about 50km from Athens. Associated Press – 06 August 2013. A large wildfire has raged through a hamlet north of Athens, burning about ... Greece wildfires reach ancient Marathon Wildfires in Greece burn homes near Athens, rage through forest Running for hope across 15000 kilometres |