The number of agroforestry fires that occurred in the last twenty-four hours across the country reached 24. Of these, according to the Fire Department, 21 were dealt with immediately, in their initial stage, while the fire brigade is dealing with three more.

Local investigative offices, as well as Divisions of the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (D.A.E.E.) are investigating the causes of the fires.

Finally, the Fire Department calls on all citizens to be especially careful and in the event of a fire, for their own safety, to faithfully follow the instructions of the competent authorities.

Arrest of a man for a fire in dry grass in Piraeus

The competent authorities proceeded to the arrest of a man and the imposition of an administrative fine for a fire in dry grass, within a plot of land in Neo Ikonio in Piraeus. In particular, as announced by the Fire Department, he was arrested, today as part of the spontaneous procedure, by investigative officers of the DIPY. Piraeus, a foreigner, who carried out hot work, causing a fire in dry grass, within a plot of land, in violation of existing legislation, in Neo Ikonio, Piraeus and was imposed an administrative fine of 2,406.25 euros.