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Sunday, August 30, 2020

Wildfire breaks out near tomb of Agamemnon in Greece

Fire department said 27 firefighters were being supported by nine fire engines, two planes and a helicopter A wildfire has broken out near the ruins of the bronze age stronghold of Mycenae in Greece, prompting the evacuation of visitors to the archaeological site. The fire started on Sunday near the tomb of Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae who was killed during the Trojan war, according to local media. Related: Greece’s deadly wildfires – then and now Continue reading...


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