The fire that broke out on July 28 at Polytery of the NTUA began with bee hives, and fines were imposed on both beekeepers and the University’s Rector.
OR fire It occurred in an area of pine trees, near bee hives, which led to mobilization 110 firefighters5 forestry groups, 30 vehicles and a large number of volunteers and aquifers. To extinguishing 11 aircraft and 8 helicopters contributed, one of which coordinated businesses.
Initially, two fines of total amount were imposed 2.812 euros to the owners of the hives. Authorities found that beekeepers had not taken the necessary fire safety measures, although the area was in a state of high risk of fire (Category 4). The violations were for the lack of ground cleaning around the hives, their distance from the trees, and the absence of registration and communication numbers in beekeeping equipment.
The owners admitted to their deposits that they had used smokers and that they had not taken the measures provided for.
In addition, a third fine was imposed 5.175 euros to the Rector of the EKPA, as a representative of the Foundation. OR Arson Crime Address (DAEE) discovered in her autopsy that the space was full of rubbish, such as glasses, bottles, plastic and old motorbikes, which are flammable materials and could help extend the fire. This infringement is punishable under Article 19 of the Fire Brigade 9/2024.