Study on Citizens’ Information about Forest Fires: The Case of Kavala

Well-informed communities form an integral part of forest fire prevention and control mechanisms, which is why it is important to be aware of the degree of information absorbed by citizens, and the main sources from which it is drawn. The present study was conducted in the city of Kavala, using a questionnaire which examined not only the above issues but also the local citizens’ awareness of the actions to be taken in case of a forest fire. In addition, citizens were also asked to evaluate the causes of forest fires that occur in their city.