ENVIRONMENT

Fire in northern Greece rages for second day

Fire in northern Greece rages for second day
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The fire that broke out in a forested area on Mount Falakro in Drama, northern Greece, is raging for a second day on Sunday.

The fire service has dispatched 32 firefighters with nine vehicles and one helicopter to the area.

There are occasional rains in the area, helping the efforts of the firefighters.

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