In orange, that is, very high risk fireseveral regions of the country are on the relevant forecast map for tomorrow, Friday, July 26.
In particular, in category 4, according to the General Secretariat Civil Protectionin Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), It is:
- North Aegean Region (Samos PE, Ikaria PE)
- South Aegean Region (Kalymnos, Kos, Rhodes, Karpathos)
- Crete Region (Heraklion PE, Lasithi PE).
The PPG
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has informed the competent government bodies involved, as well as the Regions and municipalities of the specific areas, to reinforce civil protection readiness to immediately face any fire incidents.
At the same time, it recommends that citizens take special care and avoid outdoor actions that could cause fires through negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning waste, using machines that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding devices, using outdoor barbecues, smoking bees, throwing lit cigarettes, etc. It also reminds 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.
Fire Department
In Fire Department the 2nd phase of operational readiness is put into practice and aerial surveillance patrols will be carried out, as well as patrols by firefighters, police and military forces.
Additionally, the Fire Department personnel of the aforementioned Regional Units are placed on partial alert, in order to cope with the increased service demands that may arise.
At the same time, the Civil Protection Action Plan is being implemented for these areas to address the risk of forest fires, according to which, among other things, the preventive measure of banning the circulation of vehicles and the presence of hikers in national forests, forests and “vulnerable” areas will be implemented.
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 Facebook and Twitter accounts of the Fire Department.
3. If you notice a fire, you must immediately notify the Fire Department by dialing 199.
Finally, it asks all citizens to take special care and in the event of a fire, for their own safety, to faithfully follow the instructions of the competent authorities.