At Least 74 Dead In Massive Fires Near Athens; Mostly Contained, But Fire Risk Still High
Strong winds drove wildfires across the villages, hills, and forests around Athens, Greece, starting on July 23, with authorities blaming the fires for at least 74 deaths. More than 300 firefighters were quickly mobilized to the area, but many residents scrambled to safety on their own—with hundreds racing to the shore to evacuate in small boats, or to try to swim away from advancing flames. While most of the fire has now been contained, the risk remains high, and Greek officials are asking for international assistance.
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A house is threatened by a huge blaze during a wildfire in Kineta, near Athens, Greece, on July 23, 2018. #
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Flames rise as a wildfire burns in the town of Rafina, near Athens, on July 23, 2018. #
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A plume of smoke turns large parts of the sky orange, with the ancient Acropolis hill at center, as a forest fire burns in a mountainous area west of Athens, sending nearby residents fleeing, on July 23, 2018. #
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This photo taken on July 24, 2018 show burned cars following a wildfire in the village of Mati on July 24, 2018. #
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