Fires rip through Athens suburb and southern peninsula

Firefighters are tackling forest fires in the Kareas district of north-east Athens and the southern Peloponnese peninsula.

Helicopters and planes have been dropping water onto the flames in both regions, and soldiers have been drafted in to help.

Three villages and two summer camps have been evacuated in the Peloponnese area.

Officials in Athens have said homes in the city are not currently at risk.

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