Extensive controls To avoid starting and spreading fire will carry out the next few days Fire departmentin the context of a ban on the use of fire that has been decided throughout the country due to the event of an increased number of fires in recent days, as well as meteorological conditions (high temperatures and local winds) expected to prevail.

According to a latest clarification announcement by the Fire Brigade, the prohibition of fire use is valid by the 11 to 17 March 2025, that is, up to Next Monday.

In particular, the Fire Department stresses that in the coming days and until March 17, 2025, throughout the territory, extensive controls will be carried out to avoid the start and spread of fires, as well as to determine the observance of the provisions of the fire. 9/2024 (Issue B ‘2387/22.04.2024) on “Determination of measures and means to prevent and avoid the manifestation of fires in forests, forests, grassland and agricultural areas, parks and groves and residential areas, areas with special protection, spaces. “

It should be noted that the failure to comply with the above -mentioned fire fines shall result in high administrative fines in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Brigade no. 19/2024 (Issue B ‘2550/30.04.2024) on “Determination of the way, the type and the procedure for the enforcement and collection of the administrative fine, the objection procedure for it, and any other details necessary for the application of paragraph 3 of article 167 of Law 4662/2020 (A’ 27) Responsibility of the Fire Brigade. “

At the same time, it is emphasized that High fines are provided and heavy penalties According to the new Criminal Code.

The fire department also addresses a strong recommendation to citizens:

  • Be very careful and avoid any outdoor activity that can cause fire.
  • Consult the local fire departments about:
  • Prohibitive and/or permitted condition and conditions actions, activities and work in the countryside.
  • Taking the projected measures and means of fire protection, as well as for any other relevant information.
  • Watch relevant announcements on forest fires on the Fire Department’s website at www.fireservice.gr.
  • To seek self -protection guidelines from the dangers of forest fires on the website of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection at https://civilprotection.gov.gr/

‘If you see smoke, flames or anything that can lead to fire:

  • Call immediately to 199 or 112 and provide clear information about:
  • The location and the exact point you are in.
  • The exact point and direction of the fire.
  • The wind intensity in the area and
  • the kind of burning vegetation.

Remove from the area immediately and follow the instructions of the competent authorities. Facilitate the access of the firefighters. The protection of human life and our natural wealth is a matter of all of us! ”The Fire Brigade points out.