According to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, very high fire risk (risk category 4) is forecasted for tomorrow, Friday July 4, 2025, in the following areas:
- Attica Region (including the island of Kythira)
- Central Greece Region (Evia Regional Unit)
- Peloponnese Region (Corinth, Argolis, Laconia Regional Units)
- North Aegean Region (Chios, Samos, Ikaria Regional Units)
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View the fire risk prediction map for tomorrow (4/7)
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection has informed all relevant state services, as well as the Regions and Municipalities of the above areas, to maintain heightened civil protection readiness in order to respond immediately to any fire incidents.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection advises citizens to be particularly careful and avoid outdoor activities that could cause fires through negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning debris, using equipment that creates sparks like angle grinders or welding devices, using outdoor barbecues, smoking beehives, throwing lit cigarettes, etc. It is also reminded that during the fire season, field burning is prohibited.
If citizens spot a fire, they are requested to immediately notify the Fire Service at the emergency number 199.
For more information and self-protection guidelines against wildfire risks, citizens can visit the General Secretariat of Civil Protection website at civilprotection.gov.gr.
