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Greek firefighters use controlled blazes to prevent wildfire spread

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Greek firefighters using controlled fires in bid to prevent raging wildfires from reaching Kechries village. IMAGES

Added on the 05/08/2021 11:59:57 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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