Thursday, July 26, 2018

Greeks Worsened Fire Disaster by Illegal Bldgs.; Bldgs. in Wooded Areas Blocked Escape Routes

Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos said today (July 26, 2018) that illegal construction contributed to one of the country's worst-ever wildfire disasters, according to the BBC website.

He asserted that building by residents between wooded areas was a crime that had resulted in blocking escape routes.The Greek government did not authorize the construction of the buildings.

Kammenos was confronted by angry locals as he visited areas devastated by fires east of Athens this week.

At least 83 people died and search teams fear they will find more victims as dozens are still missing.

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