Wildfires in Greece burn homes near Athens rage through forest

ATHENS, Greece - Greek firefighters are battling a large wildfire in a hamlet north of Athens that has burnt at least two homes and is threatening others. The fire broke out Monday at Avra near Marathon, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) from Athens. It spread quickly because of strong winds. No injuries were reported. Eight fire-dropping aircraft were assisting some 60 firefighters in efforts to ...

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