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The human hand behind the firesNegligence, ignorance and carelessness cause most of the country’s blazes, data show Who lights the “fuse” that sparks wildfires and why? There are no easy explanations, as the Fire Service’s investigators have not discovered the cause of most wildfires in Greece. While it is true that individual arsonists or groups of arsonists acting according to a deliberate plan have been fingered in several cases, most appear to be caused by irresponsible citizens who inadvertently caused the spark – especially during periods of high temperatures and low rainfall – that led to such widespread destruction. According to data from the Fire Service that has been processed by environmental protection organizations, only a small proportion of blazes are caused by natural phenomena like lightning.More specifically, the data show that 35% of wildfires in Greece are thought to be the result of negligence, though this is a very broad category with many different levels of culpability.The Fire Service data go on to show that around 20% of wildfires are deliberate, meaning the product of arson, while the cause of the remaining 45% has not been determined.
More than 350,000 smart meters switched remotely to more expensive tariffsCampaigners call on Government to outlaw practice amid cost of living crisisHundreds of thousands of homes with smart meters have been remotely switched to more expensive prepayment plans in the past six years.Over 350,000 smart meters were remotely switched to repay debt between 2017 and 2023, The Telegraph can reveal.It comes as Ofgem, the energy regulator, is set to bring in new rules setting a “minimum standard” that limits when firms can forcibly change a customer’s tariff. Campaigners are also calling on the Government to outlaw the practice altogether.
Michael Gove: "I'm going on holiday to Evia, I'm not worried about the fires," says British housing minister
Greece Prohibits Outdoor Work and Delivery Services During Peak Heatwave HoursOn Wednesday, Greece banned outdoor work and delivery services during the hottest hours of the day due to the ongoing heatwave.The restriction is in effect for the private sector between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. and is applicable in regions where temperatures surpass 40 degrees Celsius.The prohibitions on outdoor work during certain hours have been put into effect in the following regions: Attica, Thessaly, east Sterea and Peloponnese, Thrace, Central and East Macedonia, Crete, the islands of the eastern Aegean Sea as well as the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, and the Sporades islands.
Beano marks 85th birthday with Adele, Harry Styles and StormzyThe Beano, the world's longest-running comic, has marked its 85th anniversary with guest appearances from Adele, Stormzy and Harry Styles.The commemorative issue, out on Wednesday, also includes depictions of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
As new wildfires rage in Greece, a survivor and a firefighter share their storiesThe fires that have ravaged Greece and its idyllic islands for over a week are dredging up painful memories of previous catastrophes, like the Mati fire in 2018 that killed more than 100 people. Drawing from first-hand experience, a survivor and a veteran firefighter share advice on what to do to survive a wildfire.
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