Greece's Aging Grid Fuels Deadly Wildfires | Europe News

Greece’s aging, overhead power grid is emerging as a deadly culprit in some of its worst wildfires—especially during high winds, when sparks from faulty lines ignite fast-spreading flames. Two catastrophic fires in July alone burned over 36,000 acres and killed four people, sparking urgent calls for action. Decades-old infrastructure, chosen for cost savings in the 1960s and neglected by financial crises, now faces mounting pressure. While officials consider stricter rules on private projects, experts say that ignores the core issue: the crumbling public grid. Undergrounding cables is expensive and slow, so better data to target vulnerable spots is urgently needed. Meanwhile, victims are fighting uphill legal battles for compensation as court cases surge—and critics accuse the government of stalling on real solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09b20fc70a679da9