Overview

• A Greek court convicted five former officials for the 2018 wildfire in Mati, which resulted in over 100 deaths.
• Sentences ranged from 15 to 111 years, but were capped at five years due to concurrent serving, with the option to pay fines instead.
• Survivors and families expressed deep disappointment, citing a lack of justice as officials were fined instead of serving longer jail terms.
• More than 1,500 homes and 300 cars were destroyed in the fire, highlighting the scale of the disaster.
• The court's decision has raised questions about accountability and the effectiveness of disaster response in Greece.