OR Vice Region of Halkidiki announced her prohibition In specific areas of the municipalities of Kassandra, Sithonia, Aristotle and Polygyros, due to the very high risk of event forest fires.

According to the decision of the Vice -Mayor Katerina Zografou, the measure will be applied by the 8 Saturday morning (9/8) up to the same time of the coming Monday (11/8). The prohibition concerns both of them pedestrian as well as the wheelchair of all kinds, with the aim of protecting forests and residents of the area.

Implementation areas of the measure

  • Kassandra Peninsula: Ridge (from Kassandrin to Agia Paraskevi), Nigger and Halkovouni (PA Paliouri).
  • Sithonia Peninsula: Drunny ridge (from beekeeping cooperative to Fig).
  • Aristotle Municipality: Area from Coach to Ouranoupolis; Stratonikis; Bunny and Army shooting range.
  • Holomonta massif: Reforestation in the area Vertical and area of responsibility Taxiarch.

The rigorous taking precautionary measures in Chalcidice It comes in response to the increased risk of fires due to climate conditions, calling on citizens and visitors to comply with the ban until it is removed by the competent authorities.