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Firebreaks halt blaze on Greek island, homes saved

A house is on fire near the village of Krestena south of Ancient Olympia, about 320 kilometers (200 miles) southwest of Athens, as authorities evacuate urgently another five villages in the area, on Sunday, July 24, 2022. There are at least six more fires burning across Greece, according to the fire service, with three of those burning for several days. (Giannis Spyrounis/ilialive.gr via AP) A firefighting airplane throws water near the village of Krestena south of Ancient Olympia, about 320 kilometers (200 miles) southwest of Athens, as authorities evacuate urgently another five villages in the area, on Sunday, July 24, 2022. There are at least six more fires burning across Greece, according to the fire service, with three of those burning for several days. (Giannis Spyrounis/ilialive.gr via AP)
Firebreaks halt blaze on Greek island, homes saved