Greece’s deadly fires
The opposition accuses the government of failing to handle the crisis.
A fire burns inside the archaeological stadium of ancient Olympia [Reuters] |
Greece is struggling to contain fires that are raging across the country and has requested international assistance.
With the authorities overwhelmed by the catastrophe the government has declared a state of emergency and the army has been mobilised.
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While the government is insisting that the fires have been deliberately started, the opposition is accusing it of failing to handle the crisis.
Inside Story asks who is to blame.
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