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Bullet points of Hundreds of Greek firefighters tackle raging wildfire threatening Athens
- A major forest fire near Athens triggered evacuations, burning homes and causing power cuts amid strong winds.
- Assistance was requested from other countries as flames towered over 25 meters.
- The ongoing blaze, exacerbated by dry conditions, led to multiple evacuation orders, with more than 40 flareups reported.
- Hundreds of firefighters, along with aerial support, were battling the wildfire.
- Meteorologists warned of increased fire risk due to weather conditions, emphasizing the impact of climate change on wildfires in Greece.