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Greece deploys satellite detection system to combat deadly wildfires

New satellites are being used in Greece to help fight another vicious wildfire season there. The technology is helping crews spot and contain fires. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from the town of Mati, near Athens. Malcolm Brabant has been a special correspondent for the PBS Newshour since 2015. Please check your inbox to confirm. © 1996 - 2026 NewsHour Productions LLC.

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Scoop News DeskGreece · Published Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:40 PM UTCUpdated Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:09 PM UTC

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