Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have so far raged uncontrolled through two towns near Athens, forcing thousands of people to flee
Two large wildfires have torn through coastal towns in Greece, as the country prepares for a second heatwave.
Hundreds of children have been evacuated from a summer camp, located around 50 miles west of the Greek capital Athens. One of the fires is reported to have started near the village of Kouvaras, about 17 miles southeast of Athens. Police have helped evacuate more than 100 citizens in the wider area, with the towns of Kalyvia and Anavyssos also impacted.Around 200 firefighters, assisted by aircraft, helicopters and soldiers from the Greek army, have been involved in battling the blaze.
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