Greek authorities have issued a very high wildfire risk warning (Category 4) covering Attica, Crete, and parts of Central Greece, the Peloponnese and the Northern Aegean, according to the fire risk forecast map published by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection under the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
The areas under extreme risk include the North Aegean region (Lesbos, Chios, Samos and Ikaria), the Region of Crete, the Region of Attica, Evia in Central Greece, and Corinthia in the Peloponnese.
Civil protection authorities have notified relevant state agencies, regional governments and municipalities in the affected areas to maintain heightened readiness for immediate response to any fire outbreaks.
The fire service confirmed it is maintaining Level 2 operational readiness, with reinforced aerial surveillance patrols and increased ground patrols involving firefighting, police and military personnel.
Fire department staff in the affected regions remain on partial standby to meet increased operational demands linked to the extreme risk level.
Authorities are also continuing to enforce civil protection measures under the wildfire response plan, including preventive restrictions on vehicle access and visitor presence in national parks, forests and other high-risk areas.
The fire service urged residents to avoid any outdoor activity that could spark a fire through negligence, including burning dry vegetation, using spark-generating equipment such as power saws or welding tools, outdoor grilling, beekeeping smoke use and discarding lit cigarettes. Burning of agricultural land remains prohibited throughout the fire season.
Citizens who spot a fire are urged to immediately contact the fire service at 199 and follow instructions from local authorities to ensure their safety.