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Copernicus: Satellite captures the extent of the fire in Xylokastro – How far the smoke has spread

The fire is without an active front, but firefighters are battling scattered hotspots

Fire in Xylokastro: Nearly 50,000 acres of forest have been reduced to ashes

Aerial firefighting units have been reinforced, but strong winds are blowing. More than 400 firefighters and forest commandos are on the scene

Xylokastro fire rages for third day: Evacuations ordered as 406 firefighters tackle flames amid increasing winds

Authorities respond as ecological damage mounts; Schools closed and emergency services mobilized - The Athens-Patras road has reopened

Fire in Xylokastro: Battle continues on two fronts – Athens-Patras highway remains closed

The extent of the firefront reached up to 32 km, with smoke even covering parts of Attica

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