KIEV. July 24. UNN. Greece has declared three days of national mourning for the victims of forest fires, which claimed the lives of more than 60 people. This was stated by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, reports UNN with reference to Protothema.
The Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras addressed the Greek nation on television. Tsipras has declared three days of national mourning for the victims of the fires, the newspaper notes.
He expressed his deep respect and acknowledged the efforts of the firemen, naval forces, volunteers and all those who participated in the rescue operations.
Recall that the number of deaths as a result of forest fire in Greece exceeded 60 people.