Fire department: 130 fires in the last 24 hours

In 130 fires was called fire Department to intervene in the last 24 hours. THE fire in Thassos rages even though an evacuation order was issued for Koinira.

Specifically, in the area of ​​Lefki Thassos, 102 firefighters with 5 groups of pedestrian units and 33 vehicles are operating, including the fire brigade that traveled by boat from Keramoti, Kavala. For aerial firefighting, 6 aircraft and 6 helicopters have been mobilized, one of which is for aerial coordination. Membership is provided by volunteer firefighters, the Hellenic Army, water tankers and OTA project machinery.

THE representative of the Fire DepartmentYannis Artofios appeared optimistic that today the fire will be brought under control, speaking on SKAI 100.3 radio.

Yesterday, the fire department faced fires in Korydallos Attica, Angelokastro in Corinth, Mytika Artas, Pyrgos Ilias, Zakynthos and other areas.

High fire danger today Thursday

Today, Thursday, the fire risk is high, category 3, in Attica, Kythira, Evia, Peloponnese, Boeotia, Evros, Crete and the Aegean.

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

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

In the event of a fire, citizens are requested to immediately notify the Fire Service at the 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 www.civilprotection.gr.

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