Greece's wildfire response lacks essential community prevention strategies
euronews.com — July 26, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC
Summary: Greece's wildfire season, extending from April to November, has intensified due to climate change, with over 73,000 hectares burned in 2023. Criticism of the government's firefighting response highlights a lack of prevention strategies. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced millions spent on firefighting resources, yet experts like Elias Tziritis argue that community-focused prevention is essential to combat the growing threat of mega-fires.
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