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Hundreds of Firefighters Are Working to Contain Blazes

A man uses a water hose during a wildfire in Adames area. — A man uses a water hose during a wildfire in Adames area. Photo: Michael Varaklas (AP)

Thousands of residents were forced to flee their homes in northern Athens due to a wildfire reaching the edge of the city at the foot of Mount Parnitha, where more than 100 homes and businesses have been destroyed. Hundreds of firefighters worked throughout the night to try and contain the fire burning in the region.

A number of firefighters reportedly became trapped Tuesday eveningalongside residents between two fronts of the fire moving through the Athens suburbs. Officials said strong winds are whipping up the blazes and making firefighting harder.

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