forest fires in Greece
More than 70 wildfires have started across Greece over the last 24 hours - the worst blazes on the mainland since 2007.
Fire crews - backed by helicopters and water-bombers - are trying to prevent the flames from spreading to a northern suburb of the Greek capital, Athens.
A state of emergency has been declared in the area, but no casualties have been reported.
The fires have reached the towns of Grammatiko and Varnavas, near Marathon.
A number of homes have been destroyed and thousands of hectares of forest and farmland burnt.
In 2007, wildfires on the mainland killed 70 people and incinerated 6% of Greece's tree cover.
Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Mexico City, A total of five fires in three different townships in the state of Quintana Roo, Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, has destroyed 2500 hectares. Mexico City, A total of five fires in three different townships in the state of Quintana Roo, Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, has destroyed 2500 hectares. A total of 500 local firefighters, 140 officers from the National Forestry Commission and six officers from several other countries helped to extinguish the fire, which began to flare on 14 April.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Terrible Fire
By josephira 12:41 AM
Related Posts:
Amber RoseSexy American babe Amber Rose attended The 6th Annual Kandyland Party at the Playboy Mansion Beverly Hills Los Angeles, California on June 25. 28-year-old lady grabbed everyone’s attention, sporting a gorgeous dress and fashi… Read More
10 THE MYSTERY OF THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD UNSOLVED TO TODAY1. Mothman Mothman is one of a fairly well-known urban legend in the Virginia area. Mothman is described is as high as human beings and the winged, red-eyed, sometimes appear without any heads and red eyes in the chest. Firs… Read More
Variety of foods that can make you healthyMaybe you've heard a variety of foods that can make you healthy, well what about foods that can make you a long life? If you're curious, feel free to listen to this one. It is said that there are 9 foods that can increase lo… Read More
Favourite Places In The WorldHere are some favorite places are very impressive in the world, where we can spend our time for a vacation with people we love or just for a walk. United States - Statue of Liberty - Hollywood Walk of Fame … Read More
Ferocious Fish EndangeredHere's some ferocious fish are threatened with extinction due to begin human and polluted environment. Ferocious fish threatened with extinction include: Bluntnose Sixgill The Bluntnose Sixgill shark is a primitive, commo… Read More