Very high fire danger (risk category 4) is predicted tomorrow in the Attica region and in areas of the Peloponnese, Central Greece, Western Greece, North Aegean, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace regions, according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

In particular, a very high fire risk is predicted tomorrow for the following areas:

– Region of Attica

– Region of Peloponnese (Corinthia, Argolida, Laconia)

– Region of Central Greece (Boeotia, Evia, Fthiotida)

– Region of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace (Evros, Rodopi)

– Region of North Aegean (Lesvos, Chios)

– Region of Western Greece (Ilia, Achaia)

State machinery on heightened alert

The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has informed the relevant government departments involved, as well as the Regions and Municipalities of the above-mentioned areas, to be on heightened civil protection preparedness in order to deal immediately with any fire incidents.

At the same time, the GGP recommends that citizens should be particularly careful and avoid actions in the countryside that can cause a fire by negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning debris, the use of machinery that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding devices, the use of outdoor barbecues, smoking bees, throwing lit cigarettes, etc. It is also reminded that during the fire season, burning of fields is prohibited.

In addition, the personnel of the Fire Services of the above Regional Units remain on partial alert, in order to cope with the increased service requirements, which may arise due to a very high fire risk (risk category 4).

Furthermore, the Fire Service’s 2nd stage of operational readiness remains in place and aerial surveillance patrols will be conducted, as well as patrols by fire, police and military forces.

At the same time, for the above areas, the Civil Protection Action Plan for dealing with the risks of forest fires remains in force, according to which, among other things, the implementation of the measure of preventive prohibition of vehicle traffic and the stay of tourists in national parks, forests and vulnerable areas is foreseen.

Meanwhile, the Fire Brigade appeals to citizens:

1. To be particularly careful and avoid any activity that could cause a fire outbreak.

2. Monitor forest fire prevention information available on the Fire Department’s website and official Fire Department website, Facebook and Twitter accounts.

3. If they become aware of a fire, they should immediately notify the Fire Department at the 199 call number.

For more information and instructions for self-protection from the dangers of forest fires, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at www.civilprotection.gr.