Monday, August 24, 2009

Thousands flee raging wildfires in Greece

"Thousands flee raging wildfires in Greece

Monday, August 24, 2009
ATHENS, Greece – Daily News with wires
The sky is clouded with smoke on Athens’ horizon as summer fires blaze through nearby forestlands, sending area residents on the run and igniting criticism of the government for a slow and under-prepared response. ‘The situation is tragic right now, there's a huge fire coming our way,’ says the mayor of Marathon, a culturally valuable Athens suburb"

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