Cod roșu de incendii în insulele Ionice. Grecia intră în alertă maximă în plin sezon turistic

Greek authorities have declared a red alert in the Ionian Islands due to a high risk of wildfires during the tourist season. The decision was made by the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection after forecasts indicated a category 4 fire risk. The national civil protection mechanism is fully activated, mobilizing personnel and resources for rapid intervention. Additionally, a category 3 fire risk is forecasted for Attica and other regions. Recent wildfires in areas like Salamina and Viotia are being controlled, with ongoing efforts to extinguish remaining hotspots. Greece faces annual wildfire challenges exacerbated by high temperatures and drought.