Greece's wildfires claim lives as firefighters struggle to contain flames
Greece has been battling major wildfires for several days. Two firefighters died while fighting a blaze on the island of Crete, and the death toll among firefighters has risen to five. Hundreds of firefighters have been working to control the fires, with conditions improving near Athens as winds eased.
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2 developments- Jul 29Three firefighters die battling blazes in Greece
- Jul 30Firefighters battle to contain deadly Crete blaze in Greece
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Quiet for 80 daysLast development · Jul 30 — Firefighters battle to contain deadly Crete blaze in Greece