Tributes paid to Irish newlywed who died in Athens wildfires

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Tributes are being paid to the Irish man who died in the Greek wildfires.

Brian O'Callaghan-Westropp was on honeymoon in the resort area of Mati, when he went missing after becoming separated from his wife while trying to flee the blazes.

He's been described as a "vivacious character with an ability to enter a room and touch everyone with a smile" by Blood Bikes East, where he worked as a volunteer.

His wife Zoe Holohan is currently recovering in a Greek hospital. The couple were married last Thursday before flying to Greece over the weekend.

In a statement the families said: "We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of our family member, Brian O'Callaghan-Westropp.

“The families would respectfully appreciate privacy at this time as we grieve and as Zoe makes her recovery.

“Funeral arrangement will be announced at a later stage."

Tanaiste Simon Coveney has described it as a "terrible tragedy".

Mr O'Callaghan-Westropp was originally from Newmarket on Fergus in Co.Clare but now lived in Dublin. 

Over 80 people have died in the wildfires with more than 200 injured.