
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
According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), strong northerly winds—reaching up to 9 Beaufort locally—are expected across the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, and the eastern Aegean. The Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has marked at least 10 regions, including Attica, in the “red zone” for extreme fire risk.
Fires from lightning on Friday night in five areas of Thessaloniki - Yesterday the temperature exceeded 43 degrees Celsius in Skala Messinia - In force the EMF emergency bulletin
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.
Therefore, protective measures are suggested, including regular cool showers, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, outdoor workers, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.
The escalating migration flows from Eastern Libya to Crete were a central theme of the Prime Minister’s interview. He highlighted the importance of discussing Libya at both the informal meeting of like-minded countries on migration and the European Council itself.