The map with the “orange” areas

The map with the “orange” areas

Today, Tuesday (16/7), several areas of the country are facing a very high risk of fire (risk category 4), according to the fire risk prediction map published by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection.

The areas in risk category 4 are:

  • Region of Crete
  • Region of Attica
  • Peloponnese Region (Corinthia Region, Argolis Region, Laconia Region)
  • Region of Central Greece (PE Boeotia, PE Evia, PE Fthiotida)
  • Region of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace (Evros PE, Rodopi PE, Xanthi PE)
  • North Aegean Region (Lesvos Region, Chios Region)
  • Region of Western Greece (Ilia, Achaia)

The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection has informed the competent government agencies involved in the service, as well as the Regions and Municipalities of the above regions, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness in order to immediately deal with any fire incidents.

At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends that citizens be especially careful and avoid outdoor activities that can cause a fire by negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning residues, using machines that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding devices, using outdoor grills, smoking bees, throwing lighted cigarettes, etc. Also, it is recalled that during the fire protection season burning of fields is prohibited.

In the event of a fire, citizens are requested to notify the Fire Service immediately to call number 199.

For more information and self-protection instructions from the dangers of forest fires, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at civilprotection.gov.gr.



Source: www.enikos.gr