Wildfires break out near Athens

Fires spread southeast of Athens as winds exceeding 70 km/h hamper containment efforts in Greece

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Evacuation orders issued for tourists in Halkidiki as forest fire spreads near beaches, with some rescued by sea.

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Contained the wildfire in Halkidiki after overnight efforts, with 481 people evacuated and significant property damage reported in Siviri and Fourka.

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Evacuation of hundreds of tourists begins by sea in Chalkidiki as a new wildfire spreads near Thessaloniki.

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Evacuates two areas as strong winds push flames toward Pefkos, prompting reinforcements from Attica and Evia

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Deployed six aerial firefighting units to combat the blaze as winds reach 7 Beaufort, intensifying the effort to contain the fire near Pefkos.

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Improved the situation as firefighters successfully contain the blaze to one front, confirming that no homes are currently threatened despite persistent high winds.

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Evacuation by sea continues as two people die and nine others are hospitalized with burns on the island near Athens.

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Identified the two victims as a couple, while the mayor confirms the fire originated within the forest as the blaze continues to spread across the region.

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