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Very High fire risk (Risk Category 4) is expected to occur tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Fire hazard prediction map Published by General Secretariat Civil Protection The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) is responsible for the following areas:
area Attica (including Kythera Island)
area Peloponnese (Corinthia PE, Argolis PE, Laconia PE)
area North Aegean (Lesvos Sports, Chios Sports)
area Greece Mainland (PE Boeotia, PE Evia)
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) has informed the relevant government authorities as well as the regional and municipal governments in the above-mentioned areas so that they can strengthen civil protection preparedness to respond immediately to any fire incidents.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection advises citizens to be particularly careful and avoid acts that could cause fires in the open air due to negligence, such as burning hay and branches or cleaning residues, using machines that produce sparks, such as circular saws, welding equipment, use of outdoor grills, smoking of bees, throwing lit cigarettes, etc. In addition, it is worth noting that burning fields is prohibited during the fire season.
If a fire occurs, please dial 199 immediately to contact the fire department.
For more information and instructions on self-protection against the dangers of forest fires, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection: civilprotection.gov.gr.
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