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Fighting blazes - 90 percent of wildfires in southern Europe are caused by arsonist

Janine RabeAugust 24, 2009

Several European countries have been fighting blazes this year - including Spain, Portugal and France. As we heard Spain spends a great deal more than Greece on fire prevention, yet it is still a victim to these deadly infernos. There are now calls for more stringent punishment for those caught deliberately setting forests abalze.

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