Very high fire hazard (risk category 4) is predicted tomorrow for the Northern Aegean region, according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the general secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr).

In particular, a very high risk of fire is predicted tomorrow for the Northern Aegean Region (PE Lesvos, PE Samos, PE Ikaria

The general secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has informed the relevant government agencies involved in the official service, as well as the Regions and Municipalities of the above areas, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness in order to face any fire incidents immediately.

Alongside, the general secretariat of Civil Protection recommends to citizens to 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, using machines that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding devices, using outdoor grills, smoking bees, throwing lit cigarettes, etc. Also, it is reminded that during the fire protection season burning of fields is prohibited.

In the event that they notice 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 the electronic address civilprotection. gov.gr.