Aproape 75% din suprafața afectată de incendiile de vegetație din Grecia în acest an este asociată cu incidente care au legătură cu rețeaua electrică

In Greece, nearly 75% of wildfire-affected areas this year are linked to the electrical network, with recent fires causing significant damage and fatalities. Investigations indicate that electrical infrastructure often sparks fires under favorable weather conditions. Critics argue that the government has delayed modernizing the electrical grid, which is largely outdated and prone to causing fires. While the energy distribution operator disputes the claim that the grid is a major fire cause, the high costs of modernizing the network pose a challenge. Authorities are urged to prioritize upgrades in high-risk areas to mitigate fire risks.