GRThe Greek government has announced plans to officially designate wildfire-affected areas in western Attica as zones requiring reforestation. Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou stated that efforts to prevent soil erosion and flooding in these regions will begin by September 15, aiming for completion by year-end. The wildfires, which occurred in southeastern Viotia and spread to Attica, burned approximately 11,300 hectares, including large portions of forested land and numerous homes in the coastal town of Porto Germeno. Two fatalities were reported when two firefighting helicopters collided during the incident. Additionally, the government intends to revise regulations governing private energy projects after investigations suggest the fire originated from electrical sparks from a private wind farm.
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