Post-Wildfire Inspections Begin as Greece Faces High Fire Risk in Multiple Regions

Teams from the General Directorate for Natural Disaster Recovery have begun on-site autopsies and damage assessments in areas recently ravaged by wildfires, the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection announced on Thursday.

Initial inspections are already underway in Patras and Vonitsa, while further on-site evaluations are scheduled for Saturday in the wider regions of Achaia, Preveza, Chios, Zakynthos, and Etoloakarnania.

“Our goal is to avoid losing even a single day in the restoration process,” said Deputy Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Kostas Katsafados, adding that state mechanisms are already activated to ensure immediate aid for affected residents.

The autopsies aim to document damage to homes, infrastructure, and farmlands, facilitating the launch of compensation and restoration procedures. Authorities are urging residents in these areas to remain home during inspections to avoid delays.

Wildfire Threat Persists: “Very High Risk” for Eight Regions on Friday

While recovery efforts are ongoing, wildfire risk remains dangerously high across large parts of Greece. The Fire Risk Forecast Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection places eight regions under “Very High Risk” (Category 4) for wildfires on Friday, following several consecutive days of elevated alerts.

Regions under very high fire risk include:

• Attica
• Peloponnese (Corinth and Argolida)
• Central Greece (Viotia, Fthiotida, and Evia including Skyros)
• Thessaly (Sporades islands)
• Central Macedonia (Halkidiki)
• North Aegean
• South Aegean
• Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Kavala, Thassos, Xanthi, Rodopi, Evros, including Samothrace)

Authorities on High Alert – Public Urged to Avoid Fire-Prone Activities

All relevant state, regional, and local services in these areas have been placed on heightened alert to respond immediately to any fire outbreaks.

The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has also issued a strong warning to citizens to refrain from any outdoor activities that could accidentally trigger fires, such as:

• Lighting bonfires or barbecues
• Using machinery that emits sparks
• Mishandling beehives
• Disposing of lit cigarettes

With multiple fronts still active and temperatures remaining high, officials emphasize that vigilance and public cooperation are essential to prevent further devastation.

For updated fire risk maps and alerts, citizens are advised to consult the official website of Civil Protection: www.civilprotection.gr

Source: pagenews.gr