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Greece on alert for the danger of fires throughout the country

2024-08-17 17:25:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Greece on alert for the danger of fires throughout the country

The Greek authorities raised to IV the fire danger level for this Saturday throughout the country, especially in the regions of Attica, Sterea Ellada and Evia including the island of Skyros, South Aegean (Cyclades islands), North Aegean (Lesvos, Chios, Samos). , Ikari), Peloponnese (Corinth and Argolis) and Crete, this according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map, issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection in the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

The General Secretariat has advised the state and local services in these areas to be ready to immediately deal with any fire that may occur, including air and ground patrols.

There will also be a preliminary ban on the movement of vehicles and people within national parks, forests and high-risk areas.

High fire risk on Sunday in Attica, Central Greece and Crete

The municipalities of these areas are on heightened alert for civil defense, for the immediate response to any fire incident

At the same time, it is recommended that citizens be especially careful and avoid actions that can cause a fire through carelessness, such as burning grass and dry branches or cleaning waste, using machines that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding machines, using outdoor grills, smoking, throwing lighted cigarettes, etc. Also, remember that during the fire protection season, burning of fields is prohibited. In case of fire, citizens are requested to immediately notify the Fire Service at number 199./CNA





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