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Meteo: 37% of Attica’s forests burned in the last 8 years

Between 2017 and 13 August 2024, 13 major wildfires have burned more than 700,000 acres

New Fire Protection Regulation: What home owners must do by June 21

Property owners near forests must submit a risk assessment report by June 21. Drastic measures like cutting down all trees or changing windows are unnecessary. The land clearing deadline is June 30

New fire protection regulation – What fire safety measures 1 million owners need to take

It concerns those who have property near a forest or grove, even in towns or villages - 31 May is the deadline for submission of the study - Who can draw up the study - The controls, the fines and the attitude of insurance companies

Fire in a forest area in Agnanti, Fthiotida

37 firefighters with 2 teams of hiking teams and 11 vehicles are working to extinguish the fire, while a helicopter is dropping from the air