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The measures to support the recovery of households and businesses after the devastating fires that broke out on August 3 were outlined by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday, in a public address during an ongoing cabinet meeting.

Several main power lines, both high and medium-voltage, emanating from the Independent Power Transmission Operator’s national control center at the Kryoneri township, north of Athens, have been knocked out due to a raging wildfire in the area.