Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens

Firefighters and helicopters are battling a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens, Euronews reports, as strong winds fan the flames and push emergency crews across the area. Greece regularly faces severe summer wildfires, with hot, dry conditions and gusty winds able to turn blazes into fast-spreading threats.

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