Red Code fire alert declared for Apokoronas on August 14, 2026 — all open flames banned

Summary

The Civil Protection service of the Apokoronas municipality has placed the entire area on a Red Code wildfire alert for Friday, August 14, 2026, following a forecast of Very High fire danger (Level 4). All use of open fire outdoors is strictly banned — including barbecues, crop burning, welding, sky lanterns, and fireworks — and certain sensitive areas will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Anyone who spots a fire should call the fire service on 199 or the emergency number 112 immediately.

Maximum wildfire alert declared for Apokoronas on August 14, 2026

Residents and visitors in Apokoronas face the highest possible wildfire warning this Friday. The municipality's Civil Protection service has confirmed that the area is under a Red Code alert for August 14, 2026, as the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has forecast a Very High fire danger — the top level on a scale of four. All emergency personnel and equipment have been placed on full standby.

As part of the measures, access to sensitive fire-risk areas will be restricted: movement and parking of both people and vehicles in these zones is prohibited for the duration of the alert.

What is banned on August 14?

The following activities are strictly forbidden across the municipality:

Burning of crop residues, grassland, pastures, or any other vegetation
Any open fire outdoors — including fires for religious, cultural, entertainment, or film-production events
Smoking in beehives using smoke devices
Hot works that produce sparks, such as welding or metal cutting
Outdoor grills and barbecues of any kind, using any fuel
Sky lanterns or any airborne flying lanterns or balloons
Fireworks or any pyrotechnic devices

Penalties for non-compliance

Breaking these rules carries serious consequences. Authorities will impose strict administrative fines and criminal penalties on anyone found in violation during a Red Code day.

If you see a fire

Do not wait. If you spot smoke or flames anywhere in the area, call immediately:

199 — Fire Service
112 — European emergency number

When you call, give as precise a location as possible so crews can respond quickly.

For general guidance on fire safety and protection, visit the national Civil Protection website at www.civilprotection.gr.

The full official notice is available to download as a PDF below:

Download the official Civil Protection bulletin (PDF)

Official source

CIVIL PROTECTION PRESS BULLETIN OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF APOKORONAS FOR FRIDAY 14/08/2026

Published: 13 August 2026, 12:42 PM

ATTENTION! Extreme fire danger We are all on full alert and vigilance! We avoid any action that could cause a fire! CIVIL PROTECTION DAMAGE Protection guidelines: www.civilprotection.gr

The Civil Protection of the Municipality of Apokoronas announces that on Saturday [Note: the original Greek text uses "Σάββατο" meaning Saturday], 14-08-2026, according to the General Secretariat for Civil Protection, the Municipality of Apokoronas is placed in a state of mobilisation (Red Code) due to the Fire Danger Forecast (VERY HIGH – 4).

The mobilisation and readiness of means and personnel is deemed necessary. The preventive measure prohibiting the passage, stay and movement of persons and vehicles in sensitive areas enters into force.

WE REMIND: It is strictly forbidden:

The burning of crop residues, grassland areas, pastures, etc.

The use of fire outdoors for any event (religious, cultural, entertainment, film production, etc.).

Smoking in beehives.

The carrying out of hot works that produce sparks (welding, metal cutting disc, etc.).

The use of outdoor grills, barbecues, any type of fuel.

The use of airborne flying lanterns or balloons (Sky Lanterns).

The use of pyrotechnic devices.

Non-compliance incurs strict administrative and criminal sanctions.

AS SOON AS WE NOTICE A FIRE, we immediately call the Fire Service on 199 or 112 and provide accurate information about the fire.

From the Civil Protection of the Municipality of Apokoronas.