Kikilias: Government's commitment to human safety and coordinated fire response

Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias in a recent interview with Open TV, highlighted government's commitment to ensuring citizen safety. "We are obligated, as an organized state, to provide specific measures for our citizens. I want to make it clear that everything being done is for the value of human life, to protect, assist, and ensure people feel safe," he stated.

Regarding this year's fire season, Kikilias noted significant changes, including the deployment of aircraft equipped with firefighting capabilities over Attica and the use of drones for nationwide monitoring. He emphasized the importance of a collective and coordinated effort. "The Fire Service, the Forestry Department, forest rangers, volunteers, local government, police, and military personnel are all part of the new doctrine for wildfire management and are making a difference," he added.