In the event of a fire, citizens are requested to immediately notify the Fire Service at the number 199.
In accordance with Fire Hazard Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), for tomorrow, Monday 01 July 2024, a very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted for the Crete.
THE General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.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 areas, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness in order to immediately deal with any fire incidents.
At the same time, General Secretariat of Civil Protection advises citizens to be extra careful and avoid actions in the open air that can inadvertently cause a fire, 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 of a fire, citizens are requested to immediately notify the Fire Service at the number 199.
Source: Skai
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