For Monday, the risk of fire remains high, in many areas of Central and Southern Greece, as well as in the islands of the Eastern Aegean.
Emergency update on the forest fires and the very high risk of fire which is expected on Monday, the Spokesperson of the Fire Brigade, Firefighter Jima Raphaela, from the National Coordination Center for Operations and Crisis Management in Marousi, said in the afternoon.
In the last 24 hours they manifested 53 forest fires the Fire Department spokeswoman said.
“Today, on the first difficult day of the firefighting season, despite the special conditions that prevailed, with high temperatures and increased wind intensity, most fires were dealt with immediately, at their initial stage, by the forces of the Fire Brigade,” he stressed.
As he announced, the fire that broke out at 4:45 in the afternoon, in a forest area in the area Gates of Achaia is underway and 130 firefighters are operating with 4 groups of infantry departments, 43 vehicles, 6 aircraft and 5 helicopters, of which 1 helicopter for aerial coordination. Assistance in the extinguishing work is provided by volunteer firefighters as well as water carriers of the local government. Following a suggestion by the head of the fire brigade, a message was issued by 112 for a preventive, organized evacuation of the village residents Balm of Ilia.
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For Monday, the fire danger remains high, in many areas of Central and Southern Greece, as well as in the islands of the Eastern Aegean. In these areas, entry into national forests and forests will be prohibited, due to increased risk.
“The personnel of the Fire Brigade, as well as all the Civil Protection forces, remain on alert and increased patrols will continue. We call our fellow citizens to be fully vigilant! We refrain from any action that could lead to a fire. In the event that we perceive a fire, call immediately on 199 or 112. Protecting the environment is everyone’s business. Thank you!” concluded.
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