Department of Forests – “Red Alert” warning

The Department of Forests informs the public that today, Friday, July 24, 2020, a “RED ALERT” has been issued for the risk of explosion and expansion of forest fires.

It is emphasized that it is forbidden to light a fire without a permit as well as to throw cigarette butts or lit matches. It constitutes a crime for which, according to the Law on Forests of 2012, there is a penalty of imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of up to € 50,000 or both. Also, according to the Fire Prevention Law in the Countryside of 1988, there is a penalty of imprisonment of up to 5 years, a fine of up to € 20,000 or both.

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Lighting a fire, for food preparation purposes, is allowed only in the barbecues of the picnic areas.

The public is kindly asked to be especially careful during their excursions, completely avoiding actions and activities that may cause fire, such as the use of tools or agricultural machinery that produce heat, sparks or flame, such as emery and welding machines.

Finally, in case someone notices smoke or fire, they should call 1407 (Forest Department) or 112 (Fire Department).

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