Apokoronas on highest fire alert Thursday, August 27, 2026 — all open flames banned

Summary

The Civil Protection service of Apokoronas Municipality has placed the area under a Red Code alert for Thursday, August 27, 2026, with fire danger rated at the highest level of Very High – Category 4. Access to sensitive natural areas is banned for both people and vehicles, and any activity that could spark a fire — from outdoor grilling to welding and fireworks — is strictly forbidden for the entire day. Anyone who spots a fire should call 199 or 112 immediately.

Apokoronas on Maximum Fire Alert — Thursday, August 27, 2026

Apokoronas Municipality is on its highest level of fire alert this Thursday, August 27, 2026. Acting on guidance from the Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection, the municipality has been placed under a Red Code warning, corresponding to a fire danger rating of Very High – Level 4. Every available resource and member of personnel has been mobilised, and residents and visitors face sweeping restrictions for the entire day.

Who Is Affected

The alert covers the entire municipality of Apokoronas. A preventive ban is in force on entering, remaining in, or passing through any sensitive forested or rural areas — on foot or by vehicle. The Civil Protection service is urging everyone, whether a local resident, farmer, or tourist, to stay away from these zones and to avoid any action that could start a fire.

What Is Banned

Authorities are reminding the public that the following are strictly prohibited on days with this level of fire danger:

Burning crop residues, grasslands, pastures, or similar vegetation
Any open fire outdoors — for events of any kind, including religious, cultural, entertainment, or film production purposes
Smoking beehives (using a bee smoker)
Hot work that produces sparks, such as welding or cutting metal with an angle grinder
Outdoor grills, barbecues, or any use of combustible fuel in the open air
Sky Lanterns or any airborne balloon with a flame
Fireworks or pyrotechnic products of any kind

What To Do If You See a Fire

Anyone who spots a fire should call the Fire Service immediately on 199 or the European emergency number 112, and give as precise a location as possible. Quick, accurate reporting can make a critical difference in how fast crews respond.

Penalties

Failure to comply with these restrictions carries serious administrative and criminal penalties. Enforcement is heightened during Red Code days.

For general fire safety guidance, visit the official Greek Civil Protection website at www.civilprotection.gr.

Official source

CIVIL PROTECTION PRESS RELEASE — MUNICIPALITY OF APOKORONAS

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

The Civil Protection service of the Municipality of Apokoronas announces that on Thursday 27-08-2026, according to the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, the Municipality of Apokoronas is placed on mobilisation status (Red Code) due to the Fire Danger Forecast (VERY HIGH – 4).

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

WE REMIND that the following are strictly prohibited:

The burning of crop residues, grasslands, pastures, etc.

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

Smoking of beehives.

The execution 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 products.

Non-compliance results in severe administrative and criminal sanctions.

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

From the Civil Protection of the Municipality of Apokoronas.