The fires that broke out yesterday in Kos and Chioswhile strong firefighting forces remain at the points to limit any outbreaks. As I have learned from the Fire Department, the fire that broke out today in Kastelli’s Falcon in Heraklion, Crete.
Local investigation offices as well as Divisions of the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (DAEE) are investigating the causes of the fires.
The Fire Department appeals to all citizens to take special care and in the event of a fire, for their own safety, to faithfully follow the instructions of the competent authorities.
36 fires in the last 24 hours
A total of 36 agroforestry fires broke out in the last 24 hours across the country. Of these, 33 were directly attended to in their initial phase, while the Fire Department responded to three more.