Minister Warns of Extreme Fire Risk
Greece faces one of the most dangerous days of the summer, with Attica, Evia, and much of the Peloponnese under the highest wildfire alert level, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis said on Saturday, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonia
Speaking to OPEN TV, the minister described the weather conditions as extremely challenging and emphasized that the state mechanism is fully mobilized. He urged citizens to act responsibly and remain vigilant, stressing that “seven out of ten wildfires are caused by human negligence.”
“This is a matter of national importance,” Kefalogiannis noted. “If we can prevent even half of those fires, we will be protecting lives, property, and the environment. It’s not about blame—it’s about collective responsibility.”
He called on the public to intervene when they see reckless behavior, warning that prevention is the key to avoiding disaster.
