Greek officials evacuate residents as wildfire moves ‘like lightning’

Greek officials evacuate residents as wildfire moves ‘like lightning’

More than 670 firefighters working to control blaze that has formed 12-mile front on outskirts of Athens

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Firefighters are battling to contain a massive blaze moving “like lightning” on the outskirts of Athens, with authorities evacuating people from towns, villages and hospitals as flames rip through trees, homes and cars.

Propelled by gale-force winds, the wildfire had formed a 12-mile (20km) front by Monday despite “superhuman” efforts by forest commandos and volunteers overnight.

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