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A Turkish Cypriot Died at Australian fires !

Postby halil » Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:46 pm

ATAGÜN ENVER IS ONE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE FIRES, WHICH CLAIMED THE LIVES OF 181

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As fire fighters in Australia are still battling wildfires, a Turkish Cypriot man has been identified as one of the victims of the fires, which claimed the lives of at least 181 people.

The 57 year old Atagün Enver who was living in Kingslake town in the state of Victoria, died while trying to escape with his motorbike.
Meanwhile, firefighters are still struggling against more than 20 fires.

Australian police are stopping some residents of bushfire-hit areas from returning to their homes, saying the scenes would be too
In Marysville, north of Melbourne, there were still a number of charred bodies to be removed, police said.

While 181 deaths have been confirmed across the affected area so far, there are dozens of people missing.

Firefighters are still struggling against more than 20 fires, most of which are not yet under control.

Authorities in the state of Victoria, which for four days has been ravaged by the worst bushfires in Australia's history, say they are confident of catching arsonists they suspect are partly responsible.
Police are searching for two men suspected of starting a blaze late on Tuesday, which is now threatening a town in the region.

There have also been some reports of looting.
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