Very high risk fire (risk category 4) is forecast for tomorrow for the Attica region and areas of Central Greece and the Peloponnese, according to the Fire Risk Forecast Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr).
Specifically, a very high fire risk is expected tomorrow for the following areas:
• Attica region
• Central Greece Region (PE Boeotia, PE Evia, PE Fthiotida)
• Peloponnese region (Corinthia PE, Argolis PE)
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has informed the competent government bodies involved in the official service, as well as the Regions and Municipalities of the above-mentioned areas, to be in greater civil protection readiness in order to immediately deal with any fire incidents.
At the same time, the GPP recommends that citizens take special care and avoid outdoor activities that could cause fires due to negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning waste, using machines that produce sparks such as circular saws, welding devices, using outdoor barbecues, smoking bees, throwing lit cigarettes, etc. In addition, it should be remembered that during the fire protection season, burning fields is prohibited.
Therefore, the 2nd phase of operational readiness of the PS and there will be aerial surveillance patrols, as well as patrols of firefighters, police and military forces.
Additionally, the Fire Brigades of the Regional Units mentioned above remain on partial alert, to meet the increased demand for services, which may arise due to a very high fire risk (risk category 4).
At the same time, for the above-mentioned areas, the Civil Protection Action Plan remains in force to address the risks of forest fires, according to which, among other things, the implementation of the preventive measure banning the circulation of vehicles and the permanence of hikers in national forests, forests and “vulnerable” areas is foreseen.
Furthermore, the Fire Department appeals to citizens:
1. Take special care and avoid any activity that could cause fire.
2. Follow the information on forest fire prevention available on the website and on the official Fire Department accounts, Facebook and Twitter.
3. If you notice a fire, you must immediately notify the Fire Department by dialing 199.
For more information and instructions on self-protection against the dangers of forest fires, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at civilprotection.gov.gr.
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