Forest fire hits Athens suburbs
Updated on 16 August 2007
Officials and residents struggled to assess damage from a massive forest fire that began to subside after burning houses, cars and animals, and forcing the evacuation of two medical clinics near Athens.
Officials said a new front broke out in the area of Dionysos but the worst of the blaze was under control.
However, variable winds and approaching nightfall - which prevents firefighting aircraft from operating - meant the situation remained perilous.
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