At least 60 killed: Georgia sends condolences to Greece amid worst wildfire in a decade

Georgian top officials and the country’s Foreign Ministry have sent their deepest condolences to the Greek government and people amidst the worst wildfire which has hit the country in more than a decade, killing at least 60 people and leaving more than 150 injured.

Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze wrote that the thoughts of Georgians are with the Greek people.

My sincere condolences to the people and the Government of #Greece over the loss of lives during #forestfires. Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of the victims and the brave first responders. @atsipras

— Mamuka Bakhtadze (@BakhtadzeMamuka) July 24, 2018

President Giorgi Margvelashvili stated that Georgia is standing by the government and the people of Greece.

Our thoughts are with the victims and all those affected by the deadliest wildfires near Athens. We stand with the Greek people and its Government in solidarity.

— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) July 24, 2018

The Georgian Foreign Ministry has reported that only one Georgian citizen and their whereabouts have not been accounted for.

We convey our deepest condolences over the loss of lives during wildfires in #Greece. Our thoughts are with the people of Greece & the Government fighting bravely with flames right now. @GreeceMFA

— MFA of Georgia (@MFAgovge) July 24, 2018

The latest figures say that at least 60 people have been killed and more than 150 injured. The death toll and the number of injured is expected to rise.