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According to the risk prediction map of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, eight regions of the country will be at risk level “4” Zakynthos is on level 3 High risk!
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends to citizens:
Some useful tips that we can all easily follow, especially in the summer months, so as not to cause a fire.
We avoid outdoor hot work that may cause a fire (welding, using a wheel or other tool that throws sparks)
We do not light outdoor grills (barbeques) during the summer months in the woods, nor in areas where there are dry grasses and branches
We avoid smoking bees and we do not leave burning residues in the open air, because they may rekindle and cause a fire
Under no circumstances do we burn dry grass, branches, reeds and rubbish in the open air
We never throw lighted cigarettes and matches out of the car window, not even when we are in the woods
We do not leave rubbish in the forest, because there is a risk of it igniting, nor glass bottles, because they may cause a fire in dry grasses, through solar radiation
We do not use sparklers – fireworks, in areas that are a short distance from forest lands
We never park our vehicle in places where there is dry grass. The catalytic converter of cars remains superheated for a long time after the engine is turned off, making the risk of starting a fire visible
We are aware that sparks from the exhausts of all types of vehicles can create conditions conducive to fire
We always comply with forest access prohibition signs during periods of high risk
Meanwhile the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection have already started a vigorous campaign with the slogan “We don’t light a fire for any reason”. The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection and the Fire Brigade present their new informative spots (television and radio), as part of an information and awareness campaign carried out with the kind support of the Onassis Foundation .
Through strong images and simple narrative, we understand how easy it is for ordinary outdoor activities like burning dry branches or even a daily habit in our summer house like a barbecue with friends to cause a huge disaster.
Because fire has power and we cannot afford to underestimate it!
Because carelessness, negligence, a moment of thoughtlessness is enough to start a fire. It only takes a few seconds and what we never expected to happen, happens.
All the statistics and estimates of the European Union show that 9 out of 10 fires are started by human intervention, by human error. So, as we approach the “heart” of the fire season, we are doubly careful and DO NOT light a fire for ANY REASON!
Zakynthos Informer would like to stress that you can help in fighting against “human error”. If you see anything suspcious or smoke please conatct immediately, 199 or 112.
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