Drone footage recorded near the towns of Varnavas and Rapentosa, just over 35km and 26km north-east of Athens respectively, showed large areas of earth scorched by wildfire and widespread damage to properties in both towns.
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The wildfires that broke out this week were some of the worst in recent memory and reached the capital’s northern suburbs, decimating homes and businesses. The fire destroyed 400 sq km of land
Greece takes stock of wildfires that raged through Athens suburbs ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/13/greece-takes-stock-of-wildfires-that-raged-through-athens-suburbs
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