Los Angeles Times

Planning faulted in Greek fire toll

In the wake of the deadliest wildfire in a decade, government officials in Greece wavered on taking responsibility for the more than 80 lives that were lost when a fast-moving fire roared through a popular vacation retreat.

While a ranking government security minister said he could find little fault in how emergency crews responded to last week's lethal blaze, the country's prime minister on Friday offered contrition.

"I have called you here today first of all to take full political responsibility for this tragedy in front of my Cabinet and the Greek

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times4 min read
George Skelton: News Business Needs Help In California. Is Government The Answer?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Newspapers are dying. That’s old news. What’s new is that in California, they may get some state government life support. There’s state legislation brewing that would force the largest internet platforms — like Google — to kick
Los Angeles Times3 min read
Environmental Review Of Burbank-Palmdale High-speed Rail Released
LOS ANGELES — Since the earliest plans for the California High-Speed Rail Project, the segment connecting the Central Valley to Los Angeles has been fraught with controversy and technical conundrums. Political pressure and other concerns ultimately p
Los Angeles Times2 min readInternational Relations
Ari Emanuel Denounces Israeli Prime Minister At Jewish Group’s Gala
Endeavor Chief Executive Ari Emanuel this week called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ouster and denounced his leadership following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. The Hollywood power player made the remarks during the Simon Wiesenthal Cente

Related Books & Audiobooks