Firefighters hope to contain blaze on outskirts of Athens

RTE Tuesday 4th August 2026, 7:45AM 1 min read 1 hour ago

Firefighters in Greece are hoping to contain a wildfire on the outskirts of Athens burning for a fifth day, with easing winds enabling the use of vital aircraft.

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