Greek firefighters are engaged in a fierce battle against a rapidly spreading wildfire near Palaia Fokaia, south of Athens. The blaze has destroyed multiple vacation homes and threatens surrounding forest land. Authorities have deployed 12 water-dropping planes, helicopters, 80 fire engines, and over 130 firefighters, supported by volunteers. Residents have been evacuated, and police have ensured the safety of others. An arson investigation unit has been dispatched while emergency protocols are in place amid high temperatures near 40°C and strong winds.
Right now, strong land and air forces are fighting a huge battle against the flames, mainly among homes," fire department spokesman Col. Vassilis Vathrakogiannis said.
A fire department spokesman said an arson investigation unit had been sent to the area.
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