
Very high risk of fire in several regions of Greece on Monday, including Attica
There is a very high risk of fire (Category 4) in the regions of Attica and Crete on Saturday
There is a very high risk of fire (Category 4) in the regions of Attica and Crete on Saturday
The fire service reported a total of 40 wildfires on Friday. Of the 40 fires, 33 were swiftly extinguished in their initial stages, while firefighters continued to battle the remaining seven blazes as of Friday evening.
Reports of damage to homes in the area of Elliniko, Xylokastro - 350 firefighters are on the scene with 15 forest commando units, 110 vehicles, 5 aircraft, and 4 helicopters assisting from the air
The minister emphasized that "once again this year the conditions create an 'explosive cocktail for dangerous fires" and added that "maximum caution is required."
Greece on high alert after warning of increased fire risk
Regions facing the highest risk include
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has informed relevant state services, as well as regions and municipalities in the abovementioned areas, to be on alert for any fires that break out.
There is a very high (category 4) fire risk on Saturday in the regions of Attica, Sterea Ellada (regional units of Viotia and Evia including the island of Skyros), Southern Aegean (Cyclades islands), Northern Aegean