Fire Protection Measures

The fire that started on Sunday morning in Xylokastro, in the Corinth region. Two men, who went to help a friend with his livestock, tragically lost their lives in the flames.

The fire is in an area of the famous tourist island of Rhodes that is not easily accessible to firetrucks nor on foot.

The 10-measure program foresees compensation for burnt homes, reforestation, cleanups, and funding to affected municipalities.

New legislation in Greece foresees stricter sentences and higher penalties for those found guilty of arson.

The prevailing concern is the strong winds blowing at four degrees on the Beaufort scale, occasionally reaching up to seven

The brushfire is on Mount Falakro, which means bald mountain, near the northern Greece city of Drama

A fallen drone reportedly sparked a wildfire early Wednesday afternoon northeast of Athens proper, with four arrests subsequently announced

Citizens are urged to be especially careful and to avoid activities that could inadvertently increase a wildfire risk

The measure applies to untended properties and plots of land within and near city and town limits, and fines range between 1,000-54,000 euros