Very high risk of fire for six regions on Monday
The Fire Risk Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection for Monday predicts a Very High Fire Risk (Category 4) in many parts of Greece.
Very High Fire Risk (Category 4) is forecast for the following regions:
- Peloponnese
- Western Greece (regional units of Achaia and Ilia)
- Central Greece (regional units of Viotia, Fthiotida, Fokida and Evia )
- Attica
- Thessaly ( regional unit of Magnesia)
- Crete
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has informed the state services involved, as well as regional and local authorities in the above areas to be on heightened alert to deal promptly with any outbreak of fire. It has also warned the public to avoid any activities outdoors that may accidentally start a fire, such as bonfires, use of machinery that creates sparks, barbecues, handling beehives or throwing away lit cigarettes.
