Wildfire
Wildfire in Greece injures 16 people
The fire, which broke out near Patras located west of the capital Athens on July 31, spread rapidly due to strong winds and reached coastal areas within a few hours, reports Xinhua news agency. The injured were transferred to hospitals due to respiratory problems, while people in nearby villages were told to evacuate, the authorities said. Fifty-six wildfires had broken out in Greece since July 30.
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