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Death toll in Greek forest fires now at 49
156 adults and 16 children have been hospitalized with injuries
24 July, 11:20
(AP-ANSA) - ATHENS - Greece's fire department says 49 people
are confirmed to have died in forest fires that have swept
through popular seaside holiday areas near the Greek capital.
Fire department spokeswoman Stavroula Malliri added that 156 adults and 16 children have been hospitalized with injuries.
Eleven of the adults are in serious condition. Malliri said Tuesday that strong winds have fanned the flames, with the fires spreading rapidly into inhabited areas, preventing people who are in their homes or in their cars from managing to flee.
Greece has requested firefighting help from the European Union, and Malliri said a military transport plane is arriving with 60 firefighters from Cyprus, while two water-dropping planes are expected from Spain. (AP-ANSA).
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Fire department spokeswoman Stavroula Malliri added that 156 adults and 16 children have been hospitalized with injuries.
Eleven of the adults are in serious condition. Malliri said Tuesday that strong winds have fanned the flames, with the fires spreading rapidly into inhabited areas, preventing people who are in their homes or in their cars from managing to flee.
Greece has requested firefighting help from the European Union, and Malliri said a military transport plane is arriving with 60 firefighters from Cyprus, while two water-dropping planes are expected from Spain. (AP-ANSA).
