Greece's Power Grid Sparks Wildfires
The article reveals that Greece's dilapidated electricity grid is responsible for most of the country's devastating wildfires. Approximately 75% of the total areas burned this year are linked to causes related to electrical wires, especially in conditions of strong winds and high electricity demand. Old, uninsulated, and hanging wires are among the main sources of sparks that ignite fires, particularly in remote areas with dense forests. Although the HEDNO company denies that the grid is a primary cause, experts emphasize that lack of maintenance, delays in burying cables underground, and the deterioration of old infrastructure have significantly contributed to the spread of fires. The cost of underground cable installation has risen to billions of euros. Recent fires have resulted in four deaths and the burning of over 36,000 acres. Company officials have been detained following suspicions of equipment pollution in fire-affected areas. The government is now relying on efforts to strengthen the underground network with funding from the European Union, increasing coverage from 9% in 2021 to 14%, with expectations of further investment to prevent future fires caused by the aging grid.
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