The General Secretariat for Civil Protection (GSCP) issued a heightened fire alert warning for Tuesday, July 19 to state services, municipalities and prefects in the areas of Attica, Euboea, northern and southern Aegean regions and the region of Crete. The GSCP also advises citizens to be especially cautious and avoid negligible actions in the open that could cause fires, like disposing of cigarette butts, burning dry leaves, branches or residue of cleaning liquids, the use of BBQs or machinery that cause sparks. In the event that people spot fires they are advised to immediately contact 199.