Greece reinforces firefighters as massive wildfire shows no sign of abating

Greece reinforces firefighters as massive wildfire shows no sign of abating
A burned scooter is seen in Acharnes suburb, on Mount Parnitha, in north-western Athens (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)

Greek authorities reinforced firefighting forces in the north-eastern part of the country on Monday, where a massive deadly wildfire was burning for a 10th day with no signs of abating.

The fire in the Alexandroupolis and Evros areas near the Turkish border has been blamed for 20 of the 21 wildfire-related deaths in Greece last week.

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