Arson arrests made as Greece battles raging wildfires

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Arson arrests made as Greece battles raging wildfires
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Greek authorities have arrested two men for allegedly setting fires as wildfires continue to ravage the country, resulting in at least 21 deaths. The fires have prompted the largest fire evacuation in Greek history. Arson has been blamed for several fires, including the country's largest blazes in the Evros region and near Athens. The fires have destroyed homes and vast areas of forest. Greece has called for assistance from other European countries, and firefighting forces are stretched to the limit.

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