August 26, 2007

Greek fires approach ancient Olympia

There are fears for the ancient ruins of Olympia, a world heritage site and home to the first Olympics, as Greece's devastating forest fires close in.

Water-bombing planes are trying to suppress the flames near the site, and nearby villages have been evacuated.

From the BBC.

Posted by David on August 26, 2007 12:42 PM

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