Extreme fire danger forecast in Attica, Central Greece, Peloponnese and Crete on Sunday
Extreme fire danger is forecast for the regions of Attica, Central Greece, Peloponnese and Crete on Sunday. According to Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by General Secretariat for Civil Protection the following alerts are in place:
Extreme Fire Danger - Alert Level 5 for:
⦁ Attica (excluding Kythera island)
⦁ Central Greece (Boeotia, Evia)
⦁ Peloponnese (Argolis, Corinth)
⦁ Crete
High Fire Danger - Alert Level 4 for:
⦁ Attica (Kythera island)
⦁ Peloponnese
⦁ Western Greece (Achaea)
⦁ Central Greece (Fokida, Boeotia, Phthiotis, Evia including Skyros)
⦁ Thessaly (Sporades)
⦁ North Aegean (Lesbos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria)
⦁ South Aegean (Cyclades, Karpathos)
⦁ Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Rodopi, Evros including Samothrace)
General Secretariat for Civil Protection has alerted relevant state agencies, as well as regional and municipal authorities in these areas, to remain on heightened alert and be prepared to respond promptly to any potential fire incidents.
Climate Crisis Min Kikilias: Half of Greece at high fire risk until August 15
A meeting of the Scientific Risk Assessment Committee was held on Saturday at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection to assess the weather conditions expected for the upcoming week. This was followed by a coordination meeting with all relevant agencies.
Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vasilis Kikilias emphasized that from Sunday until August 15th, Greece will face dangerous weather conditions that could lead to forest fires. "We are expecting a combination of very strong winds ranging from 6 to 7 Beaufort with gusts reaching up to 8 Beaufort, along with drought and dryness. Consequently, half of Greece will be in the 'red zone,' as depicted on the map," Kikilias said.
"I have requested the implementation of emergency measures involving the Army, Police, volunteers, Fire Service and Local Authorities. I urge all citizens to remain vigilant and exercise utmost responsibility, as we face a very challenging week ahead," Kikilias added.
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