Death toll from deadly Greek fire rises to 82
The death toll from the deadly blaze that ravaged the Greek coastal town of Mati in east Attica on Monday rose to 82 on Thursday.
A 73-year-old man who was in intensive care in Athens’ Evangelismos hospital died and two more bodies were discovered by rescue crews.
Earlier in the day, a fire service spokesperson told journalists the number had risen to 82.
Stavroula Malliri said rescuers are looking for missing people but have not yet entered closed houses in affected areas.
SOURCE greekreporter
A 73-year-old man who was in intensive care in Athens’ Evangelismos hospital died and two more bodies were discovered by rescue crews.
Earlier in the day, a fire service spokesperson told journalists the number had risen to 82.
Stavroula Malliri said rescuers are looking for missing people but have not yet entered closed houses in affected areas.
Aware of the anxiety felt by relatives of the missing, we report that the search to find them will not stop until all buildings and open spaces have been checked, she said.
SOURCE greekreporter