ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek firefighters started to get to grips with countrywide forest fires on Wednesday after six devastating days, but warned that a coming heatwave could reignite the flames that have killed at least 63 people.
While survivors queued for cash handouts, thousands of people rallied in Athens to protest at what they see as a feeble government response to the crisis, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis who faces re-election next month.
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