Greek prosecutors have filed charges against 20 people over deadly wildfires in 2018.
The accused, including the greater Athens regional authority chief, two local mayors, the former civil protection head and fire service officials, were hit with charges that reportedly include involuntary manslaughter, causing bodily harm due to neglect, and arson through negligence.
The July 23 fire in Mati killed 100 people, injured 250, and burnt to the ground over 2.500 houses leaving the seaside resort town devastated. The disaster led to a series of resignations or sackings of fire and police chiefs.
Most of the victims died in traffic jams as they fled, while others drowned escaping into the sea.