Drone footage reveals aftermath of wildfire (video), KNEWS

The footage was released by Up Drones.

Kathimerini Greece Newsroom

24 JULY 2018 - 23:02

Drone footage Tuesday shows the aftermath of the wildfires that raged through seaside resorts near the Greek capital of Athens, torching homes, cars and forests as they killed at least 74 people.

The footage was released by Up Drones.

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