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Raging forest fires rain ash on Athens

The worst forest fires in more than a decade threatened Athens on Friday, with ash raining down on the Greek capital and thousands of firefighters, troops and volunteers battling a string of blazes around country. Thick smoke hung over the Athens skyline, blocking out the summer sky. Grey-white ash covered cars and streets in a dusty film after the fires razed the last major forest near the city. Full Story