Fires Stretch Greek Firefighting Capabilities

Wildfires broke out across the country over the weekend

 

Residents and volunteers wield branches trying to extinguish a forest fire at Kalamos village, north of Athens, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. A total of 53 wildfires broke out in Greece Saturday and more have done so Sunday, including on the beach resort of Kalamos near Athens. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis)

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