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'You couldn't breathe': Massive wildfire with 25 metre-high flames rages out of control in Athens

Sky News Monday, 12 August 2024
'You couldn't breathe': Massive wildfire with 25 metre-high flames rages out of control in AthensAn "exceptionally dangerous" forest fire has raged out of control in Athens, sending flames 25 metres (80ft) into the air.
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