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Dozens died in wildfires close to Athens

Firefighters and volunteers try to extinguish a wildfire raging in Verori, near Loutraki city, Peloponnese, southern Greece, 24 July 2018.
Firefighters and volunteers try to extinguish a wildfire raging in Verori, near Loutraki city, Peloponnese, southern Greece, 24 July 2018. Source: AAP

Three major fires broke out within a few hours in Attica region and claimed the lives of over 50 people while leaving over 150 injured. Hundreds of houses and cars burned.


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Three major fires broke out within a few hours in Attica region and claimed the lives of over 50 people while leaving over 150 injured. Hundreds of houses and cars burned.



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