Katerina Sakellaropoulou: "Our thoughts are with the families of the two professionals who were lost in Psatha"

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited the National Coordination Center for Civil Protection in Athens to receive updates on the ongoing firefighting efforts and the tragic helicopter crash in Psatha, Attica. She was briefed by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas, and the Chief of the Fire Service, Lieutenant General Theodoros Vaggas.

Sakellaropoulou expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the helicopter's pilot and coordinator during an aerial firefighting operation in Psatha. Her thoughts are with the families of the two professionals who died in such a tragic manner. She extended her heartfelt condolences.

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With deep sorrow, I learned earlier today of the loss of the pilot and coordinator of the firefighting helicopter during an aerial firefighting operation in Psatha, Attica. Our thoughts are with the families of the two professionals who lost their lives in such a tragic way. I want to express my heartfelt condolences.

The President highlighted that the tragic incident underscores the dangerous challenges faced by the Fire Service personnel and all those dedicated to protecting lives, cities, communities, and the country's natural resources. She emphasized the state's support for citizens affected by the fires and for all the professionals involved in civil protection and firefighting operations across the fire fronts.

The article also mentions other recent news, including a fatal motorcycle accident in Elassona and a helicopter collision in Attica that resulted in the deaths of one Greek and one Danish national, while firefighting efforts continue.

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The tragic incident underscores the dangerous challenges faced by the Fire Service personnel as well as all those who perform their duty defending human lives, cities, and communities, but also the natural wealth of our country.