Financial Mirror | Greece wildfires reach ancient Marathon Financial Mirror Summer wildfires are frequent in Greece, often sparked by soaring temperatures, gale force winds, drought, accidents or arson. Greece's worst wildfires in living memory in 2007 killed 65 people over ten days. visit WebTV for more videos. Business ... Firefighters battle blaze in Greece Wildfires in Greece burn homes near Athens, rage through forest Running for hope across 15000 kilometres |