"Seaside Resorts Evacuated as Wildfire Ravages Near Athens"

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A wildfire broke out near Athens, Greece, as the country experiences a heatwave, forcing the evacuation of 1,200 children from a seaside resort. Strong winds and high temperatures have made firefighting efforts challenging. The blaze has spread towards the Attica region and popular resorts, destroying homes and prompting the evacuation of an equestrian center and a local monastery. Firefighters, supported by water-bombing aircraft and helicopters, are battling the flames on two fronts. Greece is expected to face difficult conditions and an increased risk of forest fires in the coming days.
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