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Fire breaks out in central Greece, threatens propane tanks

A large fire broke out in Livadia, central Greece, on Wednesday evening. 

The flames have spread into the urban area and are just few dozen meters away from propane tanks, with firefighters making efforts to control the blaze. 

Some 40 firefighters and 16 vehicles have been dispatched to the area.

Fire breaks out at Greek consulate in Istanbul

A fire broke out on Aug. 18 at the Greek consulate building in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Doğan News Agency has reported.

Several firefighters were dispatched to the scene.

The fire reportedly broke out in the kitchen section of the building and it was later extinguished by firefighters, according to initial reports.