The heat is here. A extremely dangerous setting shaped in the next few hours in the country as the prolonged meteorological stabilitythe high for season temperatures and the strong winds they create a explosive mixture. This is a combination that, according to experts, sharply increases the risk of manifestation and spread of fires.
Already, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has activated increased surveillance measures and informs that in many areas of the territory it is foreseen very high risk of fire (Category 4). The concern is intense, especially for areas with lush vegetation, inhabited zones near the forests, but also for islands where business capabilities are limited.
The combination heat, dryness and winds creates an ideal ignition mechanism, and authorities call citizens to Increased vigilance and complete compliance with the prevention instructions. Summer is still at the beginning, but the first bell has already sounded loud.
Areas in danger category 4 – which one are in ‘red’
According to the Fire Risk Provision Mapthe following areas are located in Risk Category 4 (very high risk):
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Attica (including Kythera)
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Region of Central Greece (IP of Evia)
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Peloponnese (Corinthia, Argolida, Laconia)
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Northern Aegean (IP Chios, Samos, Ikaria)
Local authorities have already been put into state of increased readinesswhile the Firefighter applies the 2nd Stagewith constant aerial and ground patrols.
Awaiting the new heatwave
More specifically, on Friday, July 4, throughout the country, very good weather conditions and locally high temperatures for the season will prevail. In the hot hours of the day in the continental mountains, clouds will develop.
OR temperature It will range in western Macedonia from 14 to 33 points, in the rest of Macedonia and Thrace from 16 to 35-37, in Thessaly from 16 to 36-38 points, in Western Greece from 22 to 37-39, in the rest of the continents from 20 to 35-37, in the Ionian Islands from 20 to 33-35, Islands of the Eastern Aegean The maximum will reach 35-37 degrees Celsius.
The winds in the Aegean will blow from northern directions with tensions up to 5 and locally in south 6 beaufort. The Ionian will blow north northwest winds with 3-5 beaufort tensions.
The weather in Athens
In Attica we expect sunshine and heat. The winds will blow north-northeast with 3-5 beaufort tensions. The temperature will range from 27 to 35 degrees.
The weather in Thessaloniki
In Thessaloniki we expect a few clouds during the warm hours of the day. The winds will blow from mainly southern addresses with intensities of 2-4 beaufort. The temperature will range from 25 to 33 degrees.
Recommendations to citizens – what should you not do
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection addresses strong recommendations to citizensin order to reduce the risk of fire. Specifically:
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Avoid burning of dry grass, outdoor barbecue and sparks.
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Do not fly lit cigarette outdoors.
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Don’t light up fires – Applies burning throughout the time of firefighting period.
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You keep track of official updates from Firefighter.
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You immediately notify the Fire Brigade in 199 In case of fire.