Fire Alert - In all parts of the country

[Ellinas]

In the last 24 hours 95 fires broke out in many parts of the country, most of them have been put under control. The last fire broke out at 16:20 in a forest land on the island of Poros. According to reports the fire is raging threatening nearby hotels which have been already evacuated. Another 5 fires are still raging, the biggest in the Diakofto region is burning a pine-tree forest in Derbenaki, Egion. The other fires are in an inaccessible region in Kleisoura( Helias), Agia(Larissa), Koroni Ligouriou near Epidavros and Argalisti(Bolos). In its announcement, the Civil Protection General Secretariat has warned of high danger of fires in most parts of the country.

In Mamousia, Diakofto fires are still raging in two fronts in an inaccessible region while fire fighters are making strong efforts to prevent the fire from extending to the forest park in the Bouraikos gorge while the fire in Delvinakia settlement has been put under control. The fire broke out at the early morning hours and has so far burned down more than 100 hectares of forest and farm land. Thirteen fire brigades, 13 firemen, two Canadair aircrafts and a helicopter are in the fire extinguishing mission.
Shortly before the fire rekindled in Neo Roino, in Argolida. Firefighters are making strong efforts to extinguish it while it has already burned down 300 acres of farm land.

Fire Department instructions

The Fire Department has called on citizens to be particularly careful during the days of high temperatures to prevent the breaking out of fires.
In its announcement, it reminds that lighting of fires is forbidden from May,1 to October, 31. It also advises avoidance of outdoor works using oxygen fueled torches or any other devices which could cause sparks. They also call people not to leave bottles in forests and never throw a lit cigarette on the ground.

Those living near forest lands to lop trees around their houses, clean their yards and area around from dry leaves and pine needles and always store paints and flammable material away from the house. To have taps in the yard and fire extinguishers while in case of emergency to immediately dial 199, give precise information and take self-protection measures.

By Anthi Ntaousani - ERT

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Xamos ti leei tha pote tha figi oi zesto?

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Από Πέμπτη-Παρασκευή θα δροσίσει κάπως λένε. Θα δούμε.

[Ellinas]

Dozens of fires reported across country

Firemen have been combatting dozens of forest fires raging across the country since Wednesday, causing two fatalities in Agia in central Greece, while the heatwave scorching Greece is gradually receding.

In latest developments, a huge fire is laying waste the thick forest on Mount Parnis, the only mountain remaining unscathed in the Attica prefecture so far. The Mon Parnes Hotel and the camping sites of the Bank of Greece have been evacuated and police have forbidden cars and pedestrians from moving beyond the cable car network.

The fire on Mount Parnis began in the region of Dervenohoria and spread to the forest due to strong winds that suddenly changed direction. Ten firefighting aircraft and two helicopters were reported tackling the blaze until late into the afternoon, while 16 fire engines and 40 firemen were brought from other prefectures in the country to assist efforts to contain the blaze.

Meanwhile, the fire at Dervenohoria was still raging out of control, as well as at Schimatari, that broke out in the afternoon near the national motorway. This fire, according to the fire brigade, was caused by an electricity pylon. It has so far laid waste a large expanse of land and has damaged many houses in the village of Stefani.

The second fire broke out near the 66th milestone of the Athens-Lamia motorway and both lanes of the motorway were closed to traffic for a long period of time. The fire had almost reached Avlida in the afternoon and, according to the fire brigade, residential areas were in danger.

Other fires still continuing were at Neohori and Kalamaki in the eastern prefecture of Magnisia, Karaouli near Elefsina, Nea Tyrintha in the Argolida prefecture in the Peloponnese, Melivia in the Larissa prefecture and Avdira in the Xanthi prefecture.

Many other fires were reported under partial control, but the danger of their rekindling always existed due to the strong winds. The fire brigade chief alerted all firefighting forces in the country in the afternoon.

The two people in Agia in the prefecture of Larissa, aged 36 and 42, were burned alive after being trapped by the forest fire raging in the region and while assisting firefighters in their efforts to extinguish the blaze.

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(After 100-150 years maybe..)

20 year old suspect for arsons was arrested in Argolis yesterday.

[Ellinas]

Wrangling Flares up

There is danger that new fires may break out due to the strong winds and high temperatures prevailing in Greece. As per evidence discovered by a specialist in Derfonochoria, the fire was the result of arson.
The suspicious devices found in various spots prove that the three fronts of the fire were caused by arson. Prosecutor Eleni Raikou visited the burnt areas on Sunday to be briefed on the circumstances under which the destructive fire took place and to have a clear picture the situation there after the fire had been extinguished.

The government is determined to immediately compensate the people who lost their fortunes. Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis has already given clear instructions to Economy and Finance Minister Georgios Alogoskoufis to proceed with the release of the necessary funds. At the same time, the reforestation and protection of Mount Parnes remains a top priority for the government.

The issue of the fire on Mount Parnes is expected to dominate this evening's debate in Parliament being held on political leaders' level on "Family Economy."

ERT

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Forests require more rangers

The government needs to up the numbers of forest ranger staff and improve their online services if it is to protect the burnt forest area on Mount Parnitha from illegal building activity, the Ombudsman said yesterday.

“Immediately recording the extent of the catastrophe, introducing measures to make sure the forest is regenerated and boosting forest ranger services are necessary to protect the area,” the Ombudsman said.

“We have already pointed out... the lack of staffing and computer systems that create obstacles in their mission to protect the forest ecosystems,” he added.

The devastating fire on the mountain, located north of Athens, has burnt some 4,200 hectares of national forest that could be taken partially taken over by illegal building activity.

The government has promised that no forestland will be taken over by developers, however, legal loopholes and poor supervision by local authorities often pave the way for the illegal homes.

Meanwhile, Environment Minister Giorgos Souflias kicked off procedures yesterday to help the forest grow again amid concerns regarding his appointment to head the operation, according to sources.

Souflias has been criticized by senior government officials for being slow to reach decisions and for operating out of step with other ministries. The minister decided yesterday to appoint two teams that will implement plans for helping the ecosystem recover from the six-day blaze.

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