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Hundreds of firefighters, as well as several aircraft and helicopters have been mobilised to fight the fires in Greece. (Photo: AFP)

Rescuers scour scorched towns after Greece wildfires kill at least 74

Many people fled by sea to try to escape the massive blaze which tore through towns near Athens, reducing pine forests...

25 July 2018 11:12 AM IST

At least 50 dead, 150 injured in Greek wildfire near Athens, residents...

Mati is in the Rafina region which is popular with local tourists, particularly pensioners and children at holiday...

24 July 2018 9:54 AM IST

The fire that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday on Greeces second-largest island prompted the evacuation of the villages of Kontodespoti, Makrymalli, Stavros and Platana, and threatened the town of Psachna during the night, officials said. (Photo: AFP)

Massive wildfire on Greek island, several villages evacuated

Over 200 firefighters were in action backed by 75 fire trucks, nine water-bombing helicopters and seven planes.

14 Aug 2019 8:36 PM IST