The Athens Municipality is placing its emergency response teams on 24-hour standby starting Sunday, June 22, due to a forecast of extremely high wildfire risks. With the fire danger category reaching level 4, all municipal services including Green Services, Cleaning, Municipal Police, and the independent Civil Protection unit will conduct patrols around the clock. Guarding of major green spaces such as Lycabettus Hill, Strefi, Philopappou, Tourkovounia, and Ilissia will be intensified. Water trucks will be available to assist firefighters if necessary. The Municipal Police will use drones to monitor green areas and alert the Fire Brigade where needed. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report any potential hazards immediately by calling the hotline at 1595, which operates 24/7.
Athens Municipality on High Alert for Wildfire Risks
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