On the show Live.You of SKAI with the Maria Anastasopoulou and Mars Portosalte, the case of Deputy Mayor of Civil Protection Xylokastro - Eurostini,, who, according to reports, smoking his beehives the day there was high fire risk. The show focused on whether the deputy mayor's behavior may have contributed to the fire, as the fire started near where he was smoking bees.
According to Theodosi Panou, who did the reporting, the deputy mayor has not been arrested, but he was charged administrative fine. The categories focus on gross negligence on behalf of the deputy mayor, as he was smoking his bees in area with increased fire risk. The research of Fire Department continues, and it is expected to be considered whether there will be criminal consequences.
Ο Aris Portosalte raised the issue of political responsibility of the deputy mayor, requesting the his resignation, since, as he said, a person who is responsible for the Political Protection to take such actions, ignoring warnings. He stressed that the deputy mayor's attitude makes the functioning of the local government comic, especially on civil protection issues.
The Kytherian beekeeper participated in the discussion Yannis Protohpsaltis, who defended the role of beekeepers, saying that the bees need care even in difficult conditions.
Ο Yannis Protohpsaltis, a beekeeper with extensive experience, stressed that the beekeepers are servants of bees, as this profession is based on the management and care of living organisms that existed long before humans. He stressed that beekeepers follow strict rules, not only to protect beekeeping but also the environment, and clarified that any work with bees is done with great precision and attention.
In his statement, he said that beekeepers must smoke the beehives at certain times, which is not always possible to postpone due to the natural needs of the bees. However, he acknowledged that there are rules that must be followed, especially on days high fire risk, and argued that beekeepers should apply the necessary protection measures, such as using fumigators in good condition, keeping the area around the hives clean and having water nearby.
The debate concluded by pointing out that the investigation of the Fire Department continues to determine whether the fire was indeed caused by the deputy mayor. If confirmed, the case will be referred to the prosecutor and the deputy mayor may face more serious criminal liability.
This debate raised important questions about the individual responsibility of citizens and officials in the event of natural disasters, and the role of civil protection in preventing such incidents.
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