Two 69-year-old locals,have been found guilty of causing a fire due to negligence in the area of Lagkadia Keriou, and was activated by a unit of the Fire Service of Zakynthos. The legal procedure was followed as well as the imposition of an administrative fine.
On the occasion of these incidents, the Commander of the Fire Services draws to the attention of all residents that “in forest areas the current Legislation regarding the universal prohibition of causing fire applies.
Regardless of the local weather conditions, any work within the forest area is prohibited.
Violators are held accountable and prosecuted in accordance with the relevant criminal law.
Any agricultural work – until the beginning of the firefighting period on 01 May 2021 -which is carried out, must have the minimum fire safety measures taken in advance. As well as not leaving from the area, without insuring the complete extinguishing of the fire by the citizens.
In case you find the start of any fire, immediately inform the Fire Service at 199 – 2695022191 in order to deal with the spread of the fire as soon as possible “.
Source HMERA