An extreme fire risk is forecast for tomorrow, Wednesday, in the Attica region, according to the fire risk prediction map from the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.

Specifically, extreme fire risk – alert level (risk category 5) – is forecast for the following areas:

• Region of Attica (excluding the island of Kythira)
• Region of Central Greece (Regional Units of Boeotia, Phthiotis)
• Region of Peloponnese (Regional Unit of Corinthia)
• Region of Thessaly (Regional Unit of Magnesia, excluding the Sporades)

Very High Fire Risk (Risk Category 4) is forecast for the following areas:

• Region of Peloponnese
• Region of Attica – Island of Kythira
• Region of Western Greece
• Region of the Ionian Islands
• Region of Crete (Regional Unit of Chania)
• Region of Central Greece (Regional Units of Euboea, including the island of Skyros, and Phocis)
• Region of Thessaly (Regional Units of Magnesia – Sporades, Larissa, Trikala)
• Region of Central Macedonia
• Region of Western Macedonia (Regional Unit of Kozani)
• Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Regional Units of Rhodope, Evros)

Extreme Fire Risk in Attica on Wednesday – Which Areas Will Be on High Alert

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has informed all relevant state services, as well as the Regions and Municipalities of the aforementioned areas, to be on heightened civil protection alert in order to immediately respond to any wildfire incidents.

At the same time, the Secretariat urges citizens to be especially cautious and to avoid any outdoor activities that could cause a fire through negligence, such as burning dry grass or branches, using machinery that produces sparks like circular saws and welding devices, operating outdoor grills, bee smoking, discarding lit cigarettes, etc. It is also reminded that during the fire season, field burning is strictly prohibited.

In case citizens detect a fire, they are urged to immediately notify the Fire Department by calling 199.