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
He said there had been 2,166 fires during that time in total, for which 123 people were arrested. According to Kikilias, 1,870 of these fires were tackled extremely quickly, while the competent authorities have charged 87 people with causing fires through negligence and 36 with arson. In addition, Greek authorities imposed 256 fines.
The Keratea area currently has no active front, while the fire in Rodopi has only a few small active spots.
