Greek forest fire death toll rises to 37

Athens, Aug 25: The worst forest fires to hit Greece in decades have killed 37 people and it is feared the death toll will rise, authorities said today.

''Unfortunately we have received confirmation of another 10 people dead, which raises the death toll to 37,'' fire department spokesman Nikos Diamandis told reporters.

Fires on several fronts have swept through the southern Peloponnese peninsula since yesterday, trapping people in villages before they could be evacuated, authorities said.

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