The environment and energy minister announced plans to revise the regulatory framework governing private electricity transmission networks following a wildfire in the Attica-Viotia region that reportedly began after cables in a private network ignited.
Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou described the current framework as “outdated” and said the time had come to close legislative gaps. Speaking at a news conference, he said mapping of burned areas would be completed by the middle of next week and a study on flood protection for affected areas would be carried out during August.
The first protection projects are expected to begin by September 15 and be completed by the end of the year, following a model applied in 2025 in 14 fire-stricken areas of the country.
According to the latest satellite data, the perimeter of the affected area covers about 11,300 hectares, with roughly 95,000 within the Attica region. More than 80% of the burned land consisted of forests or forested areas, while 10% was agricultural land.
Papastavrou said restoration studies would be financed by Piraeus Bank through the Restoration Sponsor program. He also announced that a €25 million donation from Helleniq Energy would support recovery efforts following this year’s wildfires. Through the same program, 60 projects with a combined budget of €46 million have been funded.
