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A newly married Irishman is showed lifeless after being caught up in wildfires in Greece.
Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp, who was on honeymoon along with his spouse Zoe Holohan, become separated seeking to get away the flames in the beach hotel of Mati.
In a press release, the two families stated they have been “deeply saddened” by his loss of life.
They also requested for privateness “as we grieve and as Zoe makes her recovery.”
Demise of Irish citizen
Orla O’Hanrahan, the Irish Ambassador to Greece, showed the death of Mr O’Callaghan-Westropp in an interview with RTÉ.
Media captionIrishman on honeymoon is showed lifeless after Greek wildfires
“Our sympathies and hearts exit to his circle of relatives at this time,” she said.
greater than 70 folks have died within the wildfires which have devastated a host of Greek villages and holiday resorts.
Irish Overseas Affairs Minister Simon Coveney showed one Irish citizen has been hospitalised with burns.
Mr Coveney said his division may be providing consular help to the person’s circle of relatives.
Devastating wildfires
more than 70 other people have died in the wildfires that have devastated a host of Greek villages and vacation inns.
Media captionWildfires lead to devastation in Greece
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has declared three days of mourning, even as Italy, Germany, Poland and France have all sent help in the type of planes, cars and hearth fighters.
Spain and Cyprus have also offered assistance.
