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Vasilis Kikilias, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, announced that 831 new hires will strengthen the Fire Department in 2025.

The Scientific Risk Assessment Committee met at noon on Thursday (22/8) due to the severe weather conditions that will prevail in the coming days and is currently being chaired by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias, inter-ministerial – coordination meeting with the participation of representatives of local authorities and all Civil Protection agencies.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances under which the large fire in northeastern Attica began.

According to well-informed sources, the most likely scenario being considered is that the fire was caused by a short circuit in power lines in the Varnavas area.

The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has alerted the public to the impending deterioration of the weather, which is predicted to result in severe storms and extensive lightning activity in several parts of the country. 

Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias struck a somber tone last week when he appeared on our television screens saying that the Fire Service and the police were in possession of camera footage showing an arsonist setting fire to dried brush in eastern Attica. He also claimed that the footage would be made public.

A fire that broke out in low vegetation along Vari-Koropi Avenue near the Hellenic Army Academy in eastern Attica is now under control with no active fronts, according to the fire department.

Strong firefighting forces remain to prevent flare-ups, with 155 firefighters, four ground teams, 45 vehicles, six aircraft and 12 helicopters deployed.

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A man who flouted a ban and caused a fire in Filiatra in southern Greece last week has been arrested and remanded in custody pending trial. 

Climate Crisis Minister Vasilis Kikilias said the government will not tolerate arson and severe penalties will be imposed. 

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