A very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted today Friday for the Region of Attica as well as for areas of the Regions of Peloponnese, Western Greece, Central Greece, Thessaly and Crete.
Kykilias: “A breath before the fire alarm level”
Attica, Evia, Boeotia, Fthiotida, Magnesia, Eastern Peloponnese and Chania will be one breath before the fire alarm level today, as the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection states in his post on “X” , Vassilis Kikilias. The minister emphasizes that “once again this year, the fire-meteorological conditions create an “explosive cocktail” for dangerous fires” and adds that “maximum caution is required”.
Climate crisis: Areas of Greece at risk level 4 for the occurrence of fires, a few hours after the heavy rains of the storm ATENA! Once again this year, the fire-meteorological conditions create an “explosive cocktail” for dangerous fires, with the state… pic.twitter.com/XLRjQrxipS
— Vassilis Kikilias (@Vkikilias) September 12, 2024
According to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), a very high risk of fire is predicted today for the following areas:
– Region of Attica (including the island of Kythira)
– Peloponnese Region (Corinthia Region, Argolis Region, Laconia Region, Arcadia Region)
– Region of Western Greece (P.E. Achaia)
– Region of Central Greece (PE Boeotia, PE Fthiotida, PE Evia)
– Region of Thessaly (PE of Magnesia)
– Region of Crete (Chania Region)
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection has informed the competent state agencies involved in the official service, as well as the regions and municipalities of the above areas, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness in order to face any fire incidents immediately.
The GPP advises citizens to be extra careful and avoid activities in the open air that can inadvertently cause a fire, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning residues, using machines that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding devices, using outdoor grills , smoking bees, throwing lit cigarettes, etc. Also, it is reminded that during the fire protection season burning of fields is prohibited.
Therefore, the 2nd stage of operational preparedness of the Fire Service is implemented and aerial surveillance patrols will be carried out, as well as patrols by fire, police and military forces.
In addition, the personnel of the Fire Services of the above Regional Units are put on partial alert, in order to deal with the increased service demands, which may arise due to a very high risk of fire (risk category 4).
At the same time, for the above areas, the Plan of Civil Protection actions to deal with risks due to forest fires is implemented, according to which, among other things, the implementation of the measure of the preventive ban on vehicle traffic and the stay of excursionists in national forests is foreseen, forests and “vulnerable” areas.
At the same time, the Fire Department appeals to the citizens:
1. Be especially careful and avoid any activity that could cause a fire.
2. To monitor forest fire prevention information available on the website and official accounts of the Fire Department, Facebook and Twitter.
3. In the event that they notice a fire, they should immediately notify the Fire Service by dialing 199.
Finally, the Fire Department calls on all citizens to be especially careful and in the event of a fire, for their own safety, to faithfully follow the instructions of the competent authorities.
For more information and self-protection instructions from the dangers of forest fires, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at civilprotection.gov.gr.
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High Fire Risk Alert Issued for Attica, Peloponnese, Western Greece, Central Greece, Thessaly, and Crete
A severe fire risk alert has been issued for several regions in Greece, including Attica, Peloponnese, Western Greece, Central Greece, Thessaly, and Crete. According to the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, a very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted for these areas today, Friday.
Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Warns of “Explosive Cocktail” for Fires
Minister Vassilis Kikilias stated on social media that Attica, Evia, Boeotia, Fthiotida, Magnesia, Eastern Peloponnese, and Chania are “one breath before the fire alarm level” today, emphasizing the need for maximum caution. He noted that the fire-meteorological conditions have created an “explosive cocktail” for dangerous fires.
[Kikilias’ tweet: “Climate crisis: Areas of Greece at risk level 4 for the occurrence of fires, a few hours after the heavy rains of the storm ATENA! Once again this year, the fire-meteorological conditions create an “explosive cocktail” for dangerous fires, with the state…”]
Affected Areas
The Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection indicates that the following areas are at high risk of fire:
Region of Attica (including the island of Kythira)
Peloponnese Region (Corinthia Region, Argolis Region, Laconia Region, Arcadia Region)
Region of Western Greece (P.E. Achaia)
Region of Central Greece (PE Boeotia, PE Fthiotida, PE Evia)
Region of Thessaly (PE of Magnesia)
Region of Crete (Chania Region)
Precautions and Measures
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has informed the competent state agencies, regions, and municipalities of the affected areas to take increased civil protection measures to face any fire incidents immediately. Citizens are advised to be extra cautious and avoid activities that could inadvertently cause a fire, such as:
Burning dry grass and branches
Using machines that cause sparks
Using outdoor grills
Smoking
Throwing lit cigarettes
Additionally, burning fields is prohibited during the fire protection season.
Enhanced Operational Preparedness
The 2nd stage of operational preparedness of the Fire Service has been implemented, with aerial surveillance patrols and ground patrols by fire, police, and military forces. The personnel of the Fire Services of the affected Regional Units are on partial alert to deal with the increased service demands.
Plan of Civil Protection Actions
The Plan of Civil Protection actions to deal with risks due to forest fires has been implemented, which includes:
Preventive ban on vehicle traffic and stay of excursionists in national forests
Implementation of measures to prevent forest fires
Appeal to Citizens
The Fire Department appeals to citizens to:
Be especially careful and avoid any activity that could cause a fire
* Monitor forest fire prevention information available on the website and official accounts of the Fire Department, Facebook, and Twitter
Stay safe, and stay informed!
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High Risk of Fire Predicted for Attica and Other Regions of Greece
A high risk of fire, categorized as risk level 4, has been predicted for the Region of Attica, as well as areas of the Regions of Peloponnese, Western Greece, Central Greece, Thessaly, and Crete. This warning comes from the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, who has emphasized the need for maximum caution in these regions.
“A Breath Before the Fire Alarm Level”
In a social media post, Minister Kikilias stated that Attica, Evia, Boeotia, Fthiotida, Magnesia, Eastern Peloponnese, and Chania are “a breath before the fire alarm level” today. He highlighted that the fire-meteorological conditions have created an “explosive cocktail” for dangerous fires, emphasizing the need for extreme caution.
Regions at Risk
According to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, the following regions are at risk:
Region of Attica (including the island of Kythira)
Peloponnese Region (Corinthia Region, Argolis Region, Laconia Region, Arcadia Region)
Region of Western Greece (P.E. Achaia)
Region of Central Greece (PE Boeotia, PE Fthiotida, PE Evia)
Region of Thessaly (PE of Magnesia)
Region of Crete (Chania Region)
Precautions and Measures
To mitigate the risk of fires, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection has informed the competent state agencies, regions, and municipalities of the above areas to be on increased civil protection readiness. Citizens are advised to be extra cautious and avoid activities that could inadvertently cause fires, such as:
Burning dry grass and branches
Using machines that cause sparks, such as circular saws and welding devices
Using outdoor grills
Smoking
Throwing lit cigarettes
Additionally, burning of fields is prohibited during the fire protection season.
Operational Preparedness
The 2nd stage of operational preparedness of the Fire Service has been implemented, which includes aerial surveillance patrols, ground patrols by fire, police, and military forces. Personnel of the Fire Services in the affected regions have also been put on partial alert to deal with potential fire incidents.
Civil Protection Actions
The Plan of Civil Protection actions to deal with risks due to forest fires is being implemented, which includes measures such as:
Preventive ban on vehicle traffic and the stay of excursionists in national forests, forests, and “vulnerable” areas.
Appeal to Citizens
The Fire Department has appealed to citizens to be especially careful and avoid any activity that could cause fires. It is essential for everyone to take necessary precautions to prevent fires and ensure public safety.
Stay Informed
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates on fire risks and civil protection measures in Greece. Follow official sources and authorities for timely information and guidance.
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