President of the Hellenic Republic Konstantinos Tasoulas made a statement on the morning of Saturday, August 1, addressing the fight against wildfires and the deaths of three firefighters.
Tasoulas said the Fire Service and the entire state mechanism activated under Civil Protection to tackle the destructive wildfires were operating in many areas of Greece, from Epirus to Boeotia and Crete.
Tribute to the fallen
Tasoulas said the sacrifice of the three firefighters who died in the line of duty was a tragic event that reminded everyone of the bravery of these professionals, as well as the seriousness and danger of the challenges they face.
He said his thoughts were with the families of those who died, and also with everyone operating on the fire fronts to assist communities and people going through hardship.
