Due to the prevailing climate in the country, the risk of fire spreading in many parts of the country is very high today.
In particular, Attica, Kythira, Argolis, Evia, Boeotia, Corinthia, Laconia, Lesbos, Chios and Psara are in risk category 4.
It is presented according to the fire risk prediction map provided by the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Climate and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr).
⚠️ Risk Prediction Chart 🔥 Tomorrow Tuesday 9/7:
🟠 Very high risk 4️⃣ in:
📍 #Attica & #Kythera #Argolis
📍Parts #Evia #Boeotia #Corinthia #Lagonia
📍 #Lesvos #Chios & #Fish
High risk in many areas 3️⃣
ℹ https://t.co/rAEzmqBTXX🚨 Commercial… pic.twitter.com/rgof4rB7Rz
— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) July 8, 2024
Beware of dangerous work
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Defense recommends that citizens be especially careful, avoid activities such as burning dry grass and branches in the open or cleaning up debris, and avoid using machines that cause sparks such as rounds. Sawmills, welding equipment, using outdoor grills, smoking bees, throwing lighted cigarettes, etc.
Also, burning of fields is prohibited during fire protection periods.
Fire: Warning Kigilia
Indeed, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kigilias, was quick to post on social media to warn that the next few days would be “very difficult due to dangerous weather”.
We see the beginning of it #Fire It erupted in Marathon today at noon, its dangerous evolution and the immediate intervention of three helicopters and ground troops brought it under control in just 20 minutes.
Government machinery is always on high alert.
The… pic.twitter.com/qwQmTqfZmn
— Vasilis Kikilias (@Vkikilias) July 8, 2024
