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Greece continues to battle major wildfire west of Athens

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Newest development Aug 3, 2026 · 2 reportsGreece continues to battle major wildfire west of Athens

Flames bore down deeper into the region of the Greek capital, forcing fresh evacuations in the early hours of Monday.

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  1. 2 firefighters die in a wildfire on the southern Greek island of Crete

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    Greece continues to battle major wildfire west of Athens

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  1. Jonesboro Sun

    2 firefighters have died in a wildfire on the southern Greek island of Crete, Greece’s fire department says (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    2 firefighters have died in a wildfire on the southern Greek island of Crete, Greece’s fire department says.

  2. Jonesboro Sun

    2 firefighters die in a wildfire on the southern Greek island of Crete (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Officials say that two firefighters have died in a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete. The fire broke out Wednesday in the Rethymno region, with about 125 firefighters battling the blaze. Strong winds are hampering efforts, and four helicopters…

  3. KYMA Yuma

    Greece continues to battle major wildfire west of Athens (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Flames bore down deeper into the region of the Greek capital, forcing fresh evacuations in the early hours of Monday.

  4. France 24

    "The situation is out of control": Greek firefighters battle wildfire for fourth day (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Greek firefighters are battling a wildfire northwest of Athens for the fourth day, as strong and erratic winds continue to fan the blaze. Fires throughout the country have killed five firefighters since last week.

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