Arson Suspected In Greek Wildfires That Claimed The Life Of A Clare Man

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Authorities in Greece say they believe the wildfires that’s killed at least 83 people, including a Clare man, were started deliberately.

One of the country’s ministers confirmed there are “serious indications” arson was the cause of the blaze.

Searches are continuing for dozens of people still missing in resort areas near Athens.

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Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp, a native of Tradaree in the Newmarket onFergus/Shannon area, who was on honeymoon in Mati with his wife, was among those killed in the wildfires.

Franco de Bonis worked with Brian at volunteer organisation Blood Bikes East – and says he’s a huge loss: