Flames in Olympia

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Flames in Olympia

Author: * Damon Harmodios - 7 Posts on this thread out of 420 Posts sitewide.
Date: Aug 26, 2007 - 17:37

The BBC reports on the arrival of forest fires in Olympia. Though it appears the ruins are to be spared, that cannot be said for many other places in Greece. Another tragedy for what has been a deadly summer.

BBC: Fight to save Olympic birthplace
The Scotsman: Greek fires kill 58 and lick ancient Olympia ruins