The ideal mix for the start of large fires has been observed in recent years in Mediterranean countries, according to George Boustras, Professor of Risk Assessment at the European University Cyprus, who was appointed last March as Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Christodoulides for Crisis Management and Civil Protection.
In an interview with Phileleftheros, he explains the reasons why the Mediterranean has been at the mercy of the heatwave and fires. He warns that fires will continue to break out since they are part of the natural cycle and places great emphasis on prevention, describing fuel management as the number one risk of starting and spreading fires. It refers to crisis response plans and the ways in which citizens can contribute by changing their daily habits.
