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Greece Wildfire: Authorities to issue evacuation orders as temperatures cross 40°C; first heatwave of season recorded

A major wildfire south of Athens has prompted evacuation orders and the closure of coastal roads leading to the Temple of Poseidon. Fueled by strong winds and temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius, the blaze is being battled by firefighters, planes, and helicopters. Several homes are believed to be damaged, and a potential sea evacuation is on standby.