Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Greece to Demolish Illegal Bldgs. after Wildfire; Bldgs.Upped Fire Deaths,Blocked Escape Paths

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said today (August 8, 2018) that Greece will demolish thousands of illegal buildings in the wake of its deadliest wildfire, according to the BBC website.

Authorities said unlicensed construction hindered attempts to escape the blaze in Mati and other areas last month. The wildfire killed at least 91 people.

Tsipras vowed to check the "chaos of unruly construction" which has been common in Greece for decades. The illegal buildings created a maze of confusing streets and blocked access to the beaches.

In the Attica region, which includes Athens, 3,200 buildings will be torn down immediately, Tsipras said.

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