Parliamentary Report on Wildfires: Serious Weaknesses in the State Mechanism
April 1, 2026
The parliamentary report on the wildfires of July 23, 2025 reveals serious weaknesses in the state mechanism and criticizes ministries for mishandling. Two people lost their lives, and 1.3% of the island was destroyed by the fires. The Minister of Agriculture attempted to shift responsibility to the Fire Service Chief. The absence of the Director-General, who was abroad at the critical moment, has also been noted. The report calls for a restructuring of fire protection mechanisms and highlights operational failures.