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These Massachusetts Fundraisers Support Victims Of Deadly Earthquake In Turkey These Massachusetts Fundraisers Support Victims Of Deadly Earthquake In Turkey
These Massachusetts Fundraisers Support Victims Of Deadly Earthquake In Turkey The extent of the devastation of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that shook parts of Turkey and Syria is still being uncovered, sparking donations and support from Boston-area organizations.  The quake occurred on Monday, Feb. 7, killing almost 8,000 people, as of AP News's current death tolls. The natural disaster only adds to current dangers in Syria, which is suffering from a decade-long civil war and refugee crisis.  Drone footage shows the sheer scale of destruction in Turkey’s Hatay province, a day after a huge earthquake hit the country and neighboring Syria, killing more than 5,00…