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Briefing by the Government Spokesperson Yiannis Oikonomou

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Regarding the big fire that started from Penteli and its treatment, the government representative Yiannis Oikonomou informed the political editors.

About the big one fire which started from Penteli and its treatment was informed to the political editors by the government representative Giannis Oikonomou.

Mr. Economou emphasized that we have a difficult summer ahead of us. He also said that “it is impossible to avoid fires, but we are now better able to prevent and manage them.”

As he said, the competent services managed to control a large peri-urban fire in less than 24 hours.

The main points:
  • In the fire in Penteli, all the authorities did their best.
  • As for the causes, lightning and short circuit have been ruled out, everything else is being investigated.
  • The problem of fires is huge and global.
  • The Judicial Police is established as an independent body.

Regarding the large fire that broke out in Penteli, the government representative said that the fire broke out in an area with dense construction and vegetation and that is why special emphasis was placed on the preventive evacuation of citizens.

112 proved to be extremely useful, as he mentioned, for the protection of human life.

At the same time, regarding the damages, he pointed out that the damage recording mechanism is effective and after the evaluation is done, the compensations will be given. “The damages will be assessed and the state will do what it always does.”

Finally, he wanted to address the people who helped fight the fire. “We all deserve warm and sincere congratulations for the selflessness and professionalism in dealing with the fire.”

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