High alarm for fires has been issued for tomorrow in wide areas of the country, according to Fire Risk Provision Map that issued the General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection (civilProtection.gov.gr). In particular, the Risk of fire is in Category 4which indicates a very high level of alert.

The most affected areas are:

  • Central Greece (Regional Unit of Euboea)
  • Attica
  • Crete (Lasithi IP)
  • North Aegean (Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria)
  • South Aegean (Rhodes, Karpathos)

Enhanced surveillance measures and mobilization of principles

OR General Secretariat for Civil Protection It has already informed all the relevant services, regions and municipalities in these areas, so that they remain in increased operational readiness for immediate treatment of possible fires.

At the same time, according to the Fire Brigade, the 2nd Stage of Operational Readiness is applied with Intensive surveillance patrols and the help of air and ground forces (firefighters, police and military).

Fire Brigade personnel in the above areas are set to partial alert to meet the increased needs that may arise due to adverse conditions.

Instructions to citizens and preventive measures

The GAPP and the Fire Brigade recommend citizens to show Responsibility and attentionespecially with regard to actions that can cause fires.

  • Avoid work or activities in the countryside, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning residues, the use of sparks (B.C. Discs, welding devices), the use of outdoor barbecues, bee smoking, and the rejection of lit cigarettes. It is recalled that during the fire period It is strictly prohibited to burn in fields.
  • Find out about preventive measures through the official accounts of the Fire Brigade on social media (Facebook, X).
  • In the event of a fire detection, immediately notify the Fire Brigade in number 199.

In addition, in the affected areas they are applied Specific preventive measures which include a preventive ban on the movement of vehicles and the stay of excursions in national parks, forests and “vulnerable” areas.

Fire Brigade calls once again all citizens to follow faithfully the instructions of the authorities for their own safety and protection of forests.

For detailed information and renewed self -protection instructions on the dangers of forest fires, you can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.