Wildfire near Greece's Thessaloniki sparks evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece sparked evacuations on Saturday night as the fire spread rapidly from a ravine. Authorities evacuated small settlements and a facility housing 157 people, with 76-year-old man arrested on suspicion of igniting the blaze. Firefighters faced strong winds while battling the flames, which threatened local businesses but not homes.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 02:04 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 02:10 UTC
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