Very high fire hazard (risk category 4) is forecast for tomorrow (Saturday 10/8) at Samo, Ikaria, Chios and Crete.
In detail, according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), for tomorrow, Saturday, August 10, 2024, a very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted for the following areas:
- North Aegean Region (Samos Region, Ikaria Region, Chios Region)
- Region of Crete
High fire hazard (risk category 3) in the prefectures of Achaia, Etoloakarnania and Ilia of the Region of Western Greece as well as in other regions of the country.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends that citizens be especially careful and avoid actions in the open air that can cause a fire by negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning residues, the use of machines that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding devices , the use of outdoor grills, the smoking of bees, the throwing of lit cigarettes, etc. Also, it is recalled that during the fire protection season burning of fields is prohibited.
In the event of a fire, citizens are requested to immediately notify the Fire Service by dialing 199.
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