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The Greek government is facing a barrage of criticism for its handling of the blaze crisis

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Janine RabeAugust 25, 2009

Firefighters in Greece say they have brought all significant fires close to Athens under control. Though crews are still fighting smaller blazes. Officials say most of the residents who had been evacuated were allowed to return home on Monday evening.

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