Kikilias: We are doing everything that is humanly possible

Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, announced late on Monday that two people were arrested who were carrying out hot work activities at Kaparelli in Boeotia, adding that the investigation for the remaining fires is underway.

"The state apparatus must do its best and is doing so. We are doing everything that is humanly possible," he said regarding the ongoing fires.

Kikilias announced that "the authorities will immediately record any damage that has occurred or will occur in order to proceed with the compensation of the citizens."

"A total of 87 forest fires broke out on Monday. The four most serious occurred in Eastern Attica, Boeotia, Loutraki and Dervenochoria," he noted and underlined that a total of 544 firefighters and 198 fire engines are battling the flames, assisted by 23 water-dowsing airplanes and 18 helicopters.

"As I have already stated repeatedly in the last few days, the climate crisis is here and we are faced with fires," he noted and thanked everyone fighting the fires.