Department of Forests Issues Warning on Dangerous Activities in Forests
August 11, 2026
The Department of Forests detected two cases of dangerous activities threatening forest protection. In the first case, young people attempted to have a BBQ at Lara beach and were spotted by the Department's cameras. In the second instance, someone tried to burn weeds in their garden in Koutrafas. In both situations, the Department quickly intervened and prevented the fires. The Department's representative warned that forest fires are often caused by human activity and urged the public to be cautious.