Hundreds of firefighters tackle wildfire as smoke fills skyline above Greek capital

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Hundreds of firefighters tackle wildfire as smoke fills skyline above Greek capital

A wildfire is burning just outside of Athens with hundreds of firefighters trying to bring the blaze under control.

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