AP: Greek fires reach ancient Olympics site
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ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece – Firefighters backed by aircraft dropped water and foam on the birthplace of the ancient Olympics Sunday to stop wildfires from burning the 2,800-year-old ruins, one of the most revered sites of antiquity.
But the fires burning for three straight days obliterated vast swathes of the country and the death toll rose by 11 on Sunday to 60. New fires broke out faster than others could be brought under control. Desperate residents appealed through television stations for help from a firefighting service already stretched to the limit and many blamed authorities for leaving them defenseless.
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We are trying to save the Temple of Apollo, as well as Andritsaina itself,” he told Greek television.
“I am very angry,” he said. “Nobody thought that one of the five most highly protected areas in Greece could be burned like this.” – local
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