Fires in the country - AKMC letter to municipalities and the Police: Measures must be taken to prevent and to punish those responsible

Published: Tuesday, 01 September 2020 15:55

 

The National Agency for Civil Protection (NACP) has addressed today two letters to 61 municipalities, 12 prefects and the State Police regarding the situation of fires in the country.

AKMC urges municipalities to take comprehensive measures to prevent and minimize fire damages. It also urges mayors to use all operational capacities to cope with these situations.

"Local government shall provide real-time information on the occurrence of fires. Municipalities shall conduct mandatory training for employees regarding fire situations. Municipalities must be on alert and use all firefight capacities. According to the law, the municipalities, the volunteers and the citizens themselves, have the capacity to extinguish fires.” - is written on the letter addressed to the municipalities and prefectures.

NACP has sent another letter to the State Police, requesting that the arsonist shall be brought to justice.

"Measures should be taken to detect the perpetrators of fires, whether intentionally or through negligence. Arsonists should be punished according to the provisions of the Criminal Code. Finding the perpetrators reduces the number and size of fires. Punishing the perpetrators makes citizens aware that arson is a crime. Coordination with local government and elders is required to identify the perpetrators. To follow with priority the arsons by informing the public about their perpetrators. " - NACP emphasizes in the letter for the State Police.