A very high fire risk (risk category 4) is expected for the region tomorrow Rile up as well as their regions Mainland Greece it’s her 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.
Specifically, a very high fire risk is expected tomorrow for the following areas:
- Attica region
- Central Greece Region (PE Boeotia, PE Evia)
- Peloponnese region (Corinthia region, Argolis region)
⚠️ Risk forecast map for tomorrow Thursday 1/8:
Very high risk 4️⃣ in:
#Rile up
#Argolis
regions #Evia #Boeotia #CorinthiaHigh risk 3️⃣ across the island of Greece and in several areas of the mainland
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Greater readiness
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) 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 regions, so that be on high alert for civil protection to immediately deal with any fire incidents.
Civil Protection Recommendations
At the same time, the GPP recommends to citizens take special care and avoid outdoor activities that could cause fire through negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning waste, using machines that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding equipment, 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.
In case of fire, citizens are asked to immediately contact 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.
