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Wildfires kill at least 74 in Greece's 'Pompeii'

The wildfireof swept through a resort, trapping people in cars and on the edge of cliffs as others were forced to jump off to survive. [Reuters]

Greece’s prime minister told of the “unspeakable tragedy” the country faced after at least 74 people were killed by wildfires that swept through a resort, trapping people in cars and on the edge of cliffs as others were forced to jump off to survive.

The scale of Monday night’s devastation in Mati became apparent at first light on Tuesday.

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