Monday, August 27, 2007

Wildfires have put Greece under siege

Flames fueled by gale-force winds scorched the edges of Athens Saturday. With a known death toll of at least 49, Greece declared a national state of emergency as dozens of fresh fires broke out. An additional 500 soldiers were expected to join firefighters today while at least 12 countries were sending reinforcements and equipment, including firefighting aircraft and crews.

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