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> Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias

> Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias

Kikilias: “Firebreak construction will continue throughout the winter” – What he says about disaster prevention

"24% fewer hectares burned compared to the 20-year average," said the minister

Kikilias on new arrests for arson: Those responsible will pay the consequences of their criminal actions

The new legislation provides for sentences of up to 10 years for arson by negligence - as the offence has now become a felony - and up to 20 years for arson by intent, the minister stressed.

Kikilias: Questions are raised about the Turkish arsonist, as well as about last year’s fires in Alexandroupolis & Evros

"I feel that the responsibility doesn't solely lie with the Fire Service, as we went up to Evros with Mr. Dendias; the Hellenic Police Force is also involved with Mr. Chrysochoidis"

Greek Climate Crisis Minister: Most fires were caused by arson and criminal negligence

Kikilias said the Greek state will relieve those affected by the fires