Twenty-one firefighting aircraft were deployed near the villages of Kandilio and Agia Skepi to combat a recent fire. Simultaneously, heavy equipment was utilized to establish firebreaks, as reported by a representative from the firefighting services to Reuters. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire in the Beotia region originated from sparks emanating from a private wind turbine power line last week.
Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the incident: an electrical engineer and a contractor, who are expected to face charges related to the fire. Damaged power lines have been cited as a primary contributor to large forest fires across Greece in recent years. Kostis Katsafadas, the vice-minister of climate crisis and civil defense, addressed the state ERT radio station regarding the uneven struggle against the impacts of climate change.
He noted that strong winds over the past few days impeded the firefighting aircraft’s ability to use seawater, complicating efforts to extinguish the blaze. The investigation continues to examine the connection between infrastructure and the spread of fire, highlighting ongoing concerns about the vulnerability of areas due to damaged power systems.
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