Greek fires reach site of ancient Olympics; at least 60 killed in 3 days

Monday, August 27, 2007

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece -- Firefighters backed by aircraft dropped water and foam on the birthplace of the ancient Olympics Sunday to stop wildfires from burning the 2,800-year-old ruins, one of the most revered sites of antiquity.

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