Authorities say Greek wildfires that killed 83 people may have been caused by arson

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• Wildfires that ravaged several seaside towns in Greece are suspected to have been caused by arson. 
• Climate change likely also contributed to severe weather conditions which exacerbated flames.
• 83 people have died in fires that engulfed popular summer resort spots near Athens, and dozens more remain in hospital.

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Wildfires that ravaged several seaside towns in Greece and left 83 people dead are suspected to have been caused by arson. 

Nikos Toskas, deputy minister for citizen protection, said in a press conference Thursday that the nature of the fires indicated deliberate human action. 

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