Forest fires a burning issue in Greece - 29 Sept 09
- 12 years ago
Large swathes of forest and farmland in Greece were destroyed by an enormous blaze on the edge of Athens, the capital, in August.
Forest fires are a regular occurence in Greece, but in the run-up to next month's elections, politicans are promising to do more to prevent these disasters.
But with the fires continuing to occur, Barnaby Phillips asks whether any lessons have been learnt.
Forest fires are a regular occurence in Greece, but in the run-up to next month's elections, politicans are promising to do more to prevent these disasters.
But with the fires continuing to occur, Barnaby Phillips asks whether any lessons have been learnt.