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Beachgoers on Greek island watch wildfire burn after intense heatwave

Beachgoers on Greek island watch wildfire burn after intense heatwave

The Guardian5 days ago
Footage from the Greek island of Halkidiki shows a wildfire burning through a seaside town. Parts of Europe have been affected by an intense heatwave that has resulted in record temperatures and several deaths. In Spain, authorities are investigating the deaths of two farm workers found after firefighters tackled a wildfire near the town of Coscó
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