In Greece, the situation with fires was called a disaster of unprecedented proportions

ATHENS, 9 Aug Greece is experiencing a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions, 586 fires broke out in the country in a few days, which are very difficult to extinguish due to the unprecedented heat and drought, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said. The days were one of the most difficult for our country for decades. We gave and are giving all our strength to the struggle. But before us is a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions: in a few days, 586 fires broke out in all parts of Greece. droughts are now very difficult to extinguish, «the prime minister said. According to him, many countries are already helping Greece with resources and personnel. «I thank them for their solidarity. But first of all, I am grateful to everyone who is fighting on the field,» Mitsotakis said. He stated that the people were saved according to the evacuation plans, thanks to the professionalism of civil protection, the actions of the police and the coast guard. «Within several days, 62 organized evacuations of residents were carried out in 141 districts,» Mitsotakis said. Greece asked Russia for additional equipment for extinguishing fires He also asked forgiveness for the shortcomings in the organization of extinguishing, promised to punish those responsible and help the victims. “The scale of the disaster, especially in Euboea and Attica, darkens the hearts of all of us. And I am the first to apologize for any shortcomings that existed. I fully understand the pain of our fellow citizens who saw how their houses and property burned … All failures will be revealed and responsibility will be distributed as it should and on whom it should be, «the prime minister said. In addition, Mitsotakis responded to criticism from those who said that he blamed shortcomings in the organization of civil protection on climate change. «Obviously, the climate crisis is knocking on the doors of the entire planet with fires that last for weeks. This is an explanation, not an excuse or an excuse. And I will make it clear: we may have done what was possible for humans, but in many cases this was not enough, «Mitsotakis said. The head of government promised that the authorities would be next to those who suffered from the fire. «We must grit our teeth and move on. And in other cases, the country experienced disasters, but survived. So it will be now. And we will begin to heal our wounds: those who have lost their homes and property will be compensated, forests will be restored in the burned areas. arrays, and the necessary means of protection against floods will be immediately introduced, «the prime minister said. In Greece, more than ten people were arrested for burning forests According to him, significant resources for reforestation have already been obtained from the Economic Recovery Fund, primarily in Euboea and Attica. «Today I approved an additional budget of 500 million euros specifically for these regions. And if necessary, there will be additional European assistance,» he said. Mitsotakis noted that the authorities have already begun to register the damage, the first compensation will be paid immediately, by a simple application on a single electronic platform. The € 1.8 billion civil protection of the future program will also start with prevention, and the entire reconstruction plan will be overseen by the Prime Minister's office, Mitsotakis said. “As for Euboea, I promise there will be a targeted program for the restoration and development of the island. Tomorrow at Specific announcements will be made to the Council of Ministers. And in the coming days I will answer all questions personally, «Mitsotakis said. In Greece, the ban on visiting forests and parks has been extended