Greece fires: Fresh evacuation alert in place as threat continues

Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night.

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One person has died, with a body, believed to be of a woman, found inside a shop in the town of Vrilissia, northern Athens, a source from the fire service told the BBC.

Thousands of people have been evacuated after firefighters warned that homes, businesses and schools were under threat.

The huge smoke cloud that lingered over Athens cleared as Tuesday dawned, although the air is still hazy.

Helicopters were circling the skies after being grounded overnight for safety reasons.

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