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Greek Minister Says There's Evidence of Arson Behind Wildfire

Greek Minister Says There's Evidence of Arson Behind Wildfire

(Bloomberg) -- There’s evidence arson could have caused a wildfire that killed at least 82 people near Athens this week, according to a Greek minister.

Greece’s fire service is investigating the evidence from satellites and ground inspections, Alternate Citizens’ Protection Minister Nikos Toskas said in a press conference late Thursday.

To contact the reporter on this story: Marcus Bensasson in Athens at mbensasson@bloomberg.net

To contact the editor responsible for this story: Fergal O'Brien at fobrien@bloomberg.net

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