In a social media post, Kikilias stated, "The prolonged heatwave and drought are making firefighters' jobs more difficult. Yesterday, there were 68 forest fires nationwide."
'Orange Alert' Issued
Officials have declared an "orange alert" in some regions today due to scorching temperatures posing a "high fire risk."
Authorities announced that emergency plans have been activated in Athens, Argolis, Euboea, and Boeotia, with firefighting teams conducting surveillance flights in these areas.
They urged the public to be cautious and avoid activities that could spark fires.
