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Greek Prosecutor Orders Terrorism Investigation
The Greek government has now opened official inquiries into the possibility of terrorist activities associated with the hundreds of wildfires in the country. Many people believe that it is beyond coincidence that more than 120 fires erupted within minutes of each other on Friday.
Public Order minister Byron Polydoras said: “The way the fires spread, the time of the fires, the night attacks and the igniting of fires in remote areas difficult to reach for ordinary people lead us to believe we are under attack.”
So far, several people have been arrested on arson charges with at least one also being charged with homicide.
Read a recent AP report HERE.
Ancient Olympia Ruins Saved From Encroaching Fire
Firefighters have successfully saved the temples, ruins and stadiums of ancient Olympia from the fires that advanced right up to the edge of the archaeological site.
EuroNews has a VIDEO (in English).
Firefighter Blog has been going in-depth with the coverage, including comparative satellite images of the fire areas, as well at the latest on the arson investigations. Check HERE.
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