Extreme temperatures, AKMC-citizens: Avoid activities that can cause fires

2024-06-21 17:49:09Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Extreme temperatures, AKMC-citizens: Avoid activities that can cause fires
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On the hottest day of June, the National Civil Protection Agency has called on citizens to take extra care both for health and to avoid arson.

"The high risk of fires is expected to continue in the region and Europe during the next week," says an AKMC announcement.

Situation in the Region:

– Portugal: Two large fires have burned 167 ha in Castro Verde and 116 ha in Aljustrel. Both fires were extinguished with national capacities.

– Cyprus: A fire in Nicosia District has burned 240 ha of forest and agricultural land, and was extinguished within 24 hours.

- Greece: A large fire near Athens threatened homes due to strong winds. The residents of Kitsi village were evacuated and 145 firefighters and 17 air vehicles were deployed. Currently, an active fire in the Peloponnese has burned about 500 ha of vegetation.

Forecasts for the weekend referring to the Bulletin of the European Emergency Response Coordination Center (ERCC):

– Southern Italy, Greece and Western and Central Turkey:

Very high or extreme fire risk values ​​are predicted with temperatures above 30°C and daily relative humidity below 20%. Moderate to strong winds and lack of precipitation make the situation worse.

Western Balkans and Hungary: Moderate fire risk conditions are higher than the historical average for this period.


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