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Firefighting helicopters continue battling deadly wildfires on the outskirts of Athens

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On the outskirts of the Greek capital of Athens, firefighting helicopters drop water on blazes as they struggle to tame deadly wildfires burning through the country for a sixth day. So far, 20 people have been killed in the blazes. IMAGES

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