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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
ATHENS, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) — A major forest fire broke out on Friday afternoon in Keratea, located 35 km southeast of central Athens, prompting evacuations and emergency response.
According to ERT, the fire started near Manuzo and quickly spread to residential and forested areas, including dry meadows and agricultural land.
The fire front has extended over seven kilometers, several houses have been damaged, and some roads have been blocked, ERT reports.
Strong winds ranging from seven to eight on the Beaufort scale with gusts up to nine, as well as thick smoke, are hampering aerial and ground operations for firefighters.
Authorities issued several warnings and urged residents to evacuate. Greek police said at least 10 elderly people had been safely evacuated. –0–
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