2024-07-26 11:30:56
A very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted according to the Projected Fire Risk Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), for tomorrow, Saturday, July 27, 2024.
It covers the following areas:
North Aegean Region (Chios Region, Samos Region, Ikaria Region)
South Aegean Region (Kalymnos, Kos, Rhodes, Karpathos)
Region of Crete
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection has informed the relevant competent government agencies, as well as the Regions and Municipalities of the above areas, so that they are on civil protection increased. readiness to face any immediate fire incident.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Defense advises citizens to be especially careful and avoid actions in the open air that could cause a fire through negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning residues, use machines that cause sparks. such as circular saws, welding devices, use of outdoor grills, throwing bees, smoking lit cigarettes, etc. Also, remember that field burning is prohibited during the fire protection season.
In the event of a fire, citizens are asked to inform the Fire Service immediately by dialing 199.
For more information and self-defense instructions from the dangers of forest fires, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at civilprotection.gov.gr.
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