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Samantha Mathewson

Satellites watch as wildfires rage across Greece (photos)

A satellite image above the Greek island of Rhodes, with a central portion scared with dark red and black from wildfire

The relentless wildfires in Greece can be seen from space as the blazes rage across the islands of Rhodes, Corfu and Evia. 

The wildfires started last week on July 17. Authorities suspect arson may have caused the initial blaze, which has since been fueled by high winds, ongoing heat waves and subsequent dry conditions. Tens of thousands of people have since been ordered to evacuate the islands during peak tourism season.

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