Tinderboxes scattered all over country

The lack of proper planning on the part of the state for the removal of waste and branches cleared from private plots of land has led to the creation of hundreds of potential fire sources around the country.

The risk of fire couldn't be higher not only because of the heat and strong winds but also due to huge amounts of pruned branches and other garbage left for days on roadsides in Attica and the whole country.

The problem is exacerbated by the fact that the municipalities do not have the capacity to manage such large quantities of flammable materials. 

In a letter, five municipalities of eastern Attica (Markopoulos-Mesogaia, Rafina-Pikermi, Spata-Artemida, Kropia and Paiania) have asked the Region of Attica to support the work of removing the accumulated waste. 

"Owners near the forestland are dumping tons of plant matter on the beach and roads daily....