According to the Fire Risk Forecast Map published daily by the General Secretariat Civil Protectionin Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), a very high fire risk (risk category 4) is expected for the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Evros PE, Rodopi PE).
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has informed the competent government bodies involved in the service, as well as the Regions and Municipalities of the above-mentioned regions, to be on higher civil protection readiness in order to immediately deal with any fire incidents.
⚠️ Risk forecast map for tomorrow, Friday, 12/07:
Very high risk 4️⃣ in:
High risk 3️⃣ in many areas of mainland and island Greece
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— Civil Protection GR (@CivPro_GR) July 11, 2024
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends that citizens take special care and avoid outdoor actions 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 is recalled 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.