Wildfires tear through towns in Greece as country prepares for second heatwave

Two large wildfires have torn through coastal towns in Greece, as the country prepares for a second heatwave.

Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have so far raged uncontrolled through two towns near Athens, damaging homes and forcing thousands of people to flee.

Hundreds of children have been evacuated from a summer camp, located around 50 miles (80km) west of the Greek capital Athens.

Read more here: https://news.sky.com/story/wildfires-tear-through-towns-in-greece-as-thousands-flee-seaside-resorts-12922559

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