Great fire broke out in Skopelos – They operate 1 helicopter and 4 planes [εικόνες]

A big fire broke out at noon on Sunday at Amaranthos of Agnonas Skopelos, which burns pine trees

Mobilization of firefighting forces was immediate, with groups of hikers,

According to the first briefing of the fire brigade, there is no danger to the inhabited areas

At this time, the firefighting forces were pressed, while at that time

There is a very high risk of fire for tomorrow ]

It is recalled that the Secretary of Civil Protection warns that the risk of fire is too high for tomorrow, Monday, July 23, 2018.

According to the Hazard Prevention Map of 39 Fire of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Interior ur (www.civilprotection .gr) for tomorrow Monday 23 July 2018, (19659010) Region of Western Greece

Region of Attica

Region of Central Greece (19659010) Peloponnese Region (Corinthia, Argolis, Arcadia, Laconia) Fthiotis, Fokida, Viotia, Euboea)

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection (www.civilprotection.gr) of the Ministry of the Interior has informed the relevant public agencies, as well as the regions and municipalities of the above-mentioned regions, year increased At the same time, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection recommends citizens be very cautious and avoid acts of violence in the countryside that can cause a fire by negligence, like throwing lit cigarettes, burning dry grbad and branches or cleaning residues, the use of flashing equipment such as circular saws, welding machines, the use of outer and similar grills. It is also recalled that during the period of fighting the fire, it is forbidden to burn the fields.

In case of fire, citizens are requested to immediately notify the fire department at phone number 199.

For more information the risks of forest fires, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at www.civilprotection.gr