Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach Greek capital

Athens faced extreme fire conditions on Mount Pentelicus on Monday, with flames reaching 80 feet high. Lined by a 30-kilometre front, the fires threatened historic sites like Marathon. Strong winds exacerbated the situation, forcing evacuations including a children's hospital. Firefighters and volunteers battled tirelessly amidst record-breaking summer temperatures.

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