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25 Aug 07 14:11 15:11 UK |
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At dawn near Zaharo, in western Greece, forest fires continued to burn ferociously after a prolonged heatwave and drought. The daylight would bring horror to the town.
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Dozens of people were caught up in the advancing flames, in their homes, or as they tried to flee in cars or on foot.
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Some people got out in time, leaving vehicles behind. Others were stranded because they had no means of escape.
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Some residents later returned to inspect what was left of their homes.
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Fire services were stretched to the limit. Helicopters tried to douse the flames in the Peloponnese region, but high winds hampered the use of planes.
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In Athens, too, major fires encroached on the city, and aircraft were called in to help dampen the flames.
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