Fire Passes News Today

Greek authorities warn of high fire risk today, June 8th, in ten areas: Attica, South Evia, Cyclades, Crete, Karpathos, Kasos, Samos, Ikaria, Chios, and Psara. Urging caution, they offer prevention tips like avoiding burning debris and using grills in dry areas. Citizens are advised to create firebreaks and clear vegetation around homes. In case of fire, immediate contact with the Fire Department (199) is crucial.

Eechl each home and defending the home as the fire passes. >> nearly 8,000 firefighters are fighting back flames and allowed the national guard to deploy 9 helicopters to join in the fight. >> sadly, one firefighter has died from north dakota 38-year-old david ruhl with the forest service for 14 years. the california heat will not help those on the front lines today. ivan cabrera is in our cnn weather center with that part of the story. what are they looking at? the best case is going to be the ...

A former marine, and the captain of the granite city hot shots. john percin, the strongest and bravest young man i have ever met in my life, said his aunt. and 21-year-old, kevin woyjeck, fire fighting was in his blood. his dad a nearly 30 year veteran of the l.a. county fire department. >> sean misner leaves behind his wife who is 7 months pregnant. a memorial fund has been set up on facebook to benefit the baby. heroes every single one of them. >> more on what the final moments may have been l...