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Bullet points of Thousands evacuated as wildfire rages on fringes of Greek capital
- Thousands of residents near Athens evacuated due to a massive wildfire approaching the Greek capital.
- The blaze, with flames up to 80 feet high, threatened the historic town of Marathon and Mount Pentelicus.
- Evacuation orders were issued for several communities and hospitals.
- This fire, amidst Greece's record-breaking summer heat, rekindled memories of the tragic Mati disaster in 2018.
- Over 670 firefighters, numerous vehicles, and aircraft were deployed to combat the fire.
- High temperatures and strong winds intensified the flames, emphasizing the escalating impact of climate change on wildfires globally.