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Greek wildfire rages near Athens, forcing residents from homes

Greek wildfire rages near Athens, forcing residents from homes

A wildfire raged uncontrolled in a coastal region east of Athens on Monday, causing people to flee their homes and sending huge plumes of smoke over the capital. More than 70 firefighters with 30 fire engines and five water-dropping helicopters battled the blaze, which broke out near Kineta, about 54 km (35 miles) west of the city. 

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