The deputy governor’s decision will come into force from tomorrow, Sunday, August 4, at 07:30, until Monday, August 5, at the same time KilkisAndreas Vergidis, for the prohibition of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and the stay of excursionists in specific areas due to the very high risk of fire.

Specifically, traffic will be prohibited in the area of ​​the Hill of Heroes in the city of Kilkis, the reforestation area of ​​Kilkis-Metallicou, the Hill of Agios Georgios Kilkis and the Municipal Grove of Axioupoli.

Citizens are asked to be vigilant and comply with the instructions of the Authorities.

According to the Risk Prediction Map Fire issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), for tomorrow Sunday 04 August 2024, a very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted for the following areas:

Region of Central Macedonia (PE Thessaloniki, PE Kilkis)

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 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 civilprotection.gov.gr.