Forest fires burn on in Greece; death toll nears 50

August 25, 2007 

In southern Greece today, huge forest fires continue to burn on destroying homes and causing severe damage to the region. Local fire departments put the current death toll at at least 37, nine of which were children. 
Since Friday morning, around 170 fires have been burning, many of which are believed to be caused by arson. Authorities are calling the fires "criminal acts." Fire department spokesman Nikos Diamandis said most of the fires were started in entirely different areas, and were started after dark. Some fires reportedly broke out in "lush greenery." 
27 deaths have been confirmed in Peloponnese, one of the hardest hit areas. Today, however, fires broke out near Athens.
Forest fires burn on in Greece ; death toll nears 50 August 25 , 2007 In southern Greece today , huge forest fires continue to burn on destroying homes and causing severe damage to the region . Local fire departments put the current death toll at at least 37 , nine of which were children . Since Friday morning , around 170 fires have been burning , many of which are believed to be caused by arson . Authorities are calling the fires " criminal acts . " Fire department spokesman Nikos Diamandis said most of the fires were started in entirely different areas , and were started after dark . Some fires reportedly broke out in " lush greenery . " 27 deaths have been confirmed in Peloponnese , one of the hardest hit areas . Today , however , fires broke out near Athens .
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