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A resident reacts as a wildfire approaches the village of Ano Loutro as fanned by strong winds raged, 29 September 2024.

Video. Greek wildfire kills two people and forces villages to evacuate

Updated: 30/09/2024 - 16:08 GMT+2

The flames were fanned on by strong winds blowing through forests left tinder-dry by a warm spring and hot summer.

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