Firefighters Gain Ground Against Wildfires Near Athens Amid Easing Winds
After five days of battling a major wildfire near Psatha, Greece, firefighters have made progress as conditions improve, though risks remain high across the region.
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After five days of battling a major wildfire near Psatha, Greece, firefighters have made progress as conditions improve, though risks remain high across the region.
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