Greece issues Red Code wildfire alerts for Attica and multiple regions

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The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has issued high-level wildfire risk alerts across much of Greece. For Monday, August 24, a ‘Red Code’ alert (risk category 4) was issued for Attica, including Kythira, as well as several regional units in Central Greece (Phthiotis, Boeotia, Evia/Skyros), the Peloponnese (Corinthia, Argolis, Laconia), the Cyclades, and the North Aegean (Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria). This status triggers the full mobilization of the National Civil Protection Mechanism, including human resources and technical equipment.

For Tuesday, August 25, the risk remains elevated, with many regions placed under category 3 (high risk). This includes Attica, Crete, the Ionian Islands, and various parts of mainland Greece such as Thessaly and Macedonia. Authorities have advised citizens to avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires, such as burning dry grass, using power tools like circular saws, or operating outdoor grills.

In addition to the wildfire warnings, meteorologists report a significant heatwave, with temperatures in Attica expected to approach 40 degrees Celsius. The Fire Service has activated its second stage of operational readiness and placed personnel in affected areas on partial standby to manage potential emergencies.

Entities

Attica · Fire Service · General Secretariat for Civil Protection · General Secretariat of Civil Protection · Greece · Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection · Peloponnese

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[● 22 SOURCES] The alert covers the Cyclades, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, and Ikaria. www.dnews.gr · emvolos.gr · www.reporter.gr · athina984.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +12 more
[● 22 SOURCES] A ‘Red Code’ alert has been issued for Attica and 11 regional units across Greece. www.dnews.gr · emvolos.gr · www.reporter.gr · athina984.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +12 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The Red Code protocol mandates full mobilization of human resources, vehicles, and technical equipment. www.dnews.gr · emvolos.gr · athina984.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.news.gr · +8 more
[● 20 SOURCES] The Red Code alert includes the Attica region and the island of Kythira. www.dnews.gr · emvolos.gr · www.reporter.gr · athina984.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +10 more
[● 19 SOURCES] The fire risk for Monday, August 24, is categorized as very high (risk category 4). www.dnews.gr · emvolos.gr · www.reporter.gr · athina984.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +9 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The alert covers Corinthia, Argolis, and Laconia in the Peloponnese. www.dnews.gr · emvolos.gr · www.reporter.gr · athina984.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +7 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Municipalities and Regions in the affected areas are called to convene local and regional Civil Protection coordinating bodies immediately. www.dnews.gr · emvolos.gr · athina984.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.news.gr · +6 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The alert covers Phthiotis, Boeotia, and Evia, including Skyros island. www.dnews.gr · emvolos.gr · www.reporter.gr · athina984.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · +7 more
[● 20 SOURCES] The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection issued the fire risk alert. www.energymag.gr · www.ilialive.gr · omikron24.gr · www.evimaserres.gr · www.dnews.gr · +11 more
[DISPUTED] The Fire Service is activating its 2nd stage of operational readiness. www.reporter.gr
[● 25 SOURCES] The General Secretariat of Civil Protection issued the fire risk alert. www.energymag.gr · www.ilialive.gr · omikron24.gr · www.evimaserres.gr · www.dnews.gr · +17 more
[DISPUTED] The Fire Service announced that personnel in the affected regional units are on partial standby. www.reporter.gr