Over the past four days, 242 forest fires broke out in Greece. This was announced by the chairman of the Greek Association of the fire department of Kostas Tsigas.
He noted that the hot weather and strong winds that had established in recent days has aggravated the situation with fires.
According to Tsigas, the last days have become extremely difficult for the fire department. And the whole world contributes to the spread of fires and threaten the natural resources of the country, ”he said.
Tsigas said that in connection with recent fires, detention were made in the vicinity of Patra, on the island of Zakintos and Yanin. installed, arranged arson intentionally, ”he added.