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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Authorities are evacuating people from towns, villages and hospitals on the outskirts of Athens as firefighters battle to contain a massive blaze that is moving “like lightning” , ripping through trees, homes and cars.
Propelled by gale-force winds, the wildfire tore towards residential areas of the Greek capital on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction behind it.