Athens fires recede; others rage
150 homes damaged; natural regrowth ruled out for some forests
Posted: August 25, 2009 at 4:43 a.m.
A huge wildfire that destroyed homes and forests receded Monday as a multinational airborne effort beat back flames that at one point threatened Athens' northern suburbs and raged near the ancient battleground at Marathon.
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