According to him Fire Hazard Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, for tomorrow, Sunday, August 18, it is planned very high fire hazard (risk category 4) for the following areas:

  • Region of Attica
  • Region of Central Greece (Evia)
  • Region of Crete

The general secretariat of Civil Protection has informed the competent state agencies involved in the service, 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, he recommends citizens to be 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 lighted cigarettes, etc. Also. , it is recalled that during the fire 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.