Restrictions on Access to Forests Lifted on Thassos
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection, which imposed a ban on all movement in high-fire-risk areas, has lifted the restrictions from Sunday, August 16.
On the heavily forested island of Thassos, the ban included the use of the road network to the beaches of Porto Vathi and Saliara (also known as marble beaches), the ancient theatre above Thassos Town and Alyki, Makryammos, Golden Beach, the road up to the monastery of St. Panteleimon, Potamia, Theologos (Kamini location), the Palataki in Limenaria, Kastro, Maries and Maries Dam, Kazaviti, Rachoni, Kallirachi and Sotiros.
However, the risk of wildfires on the island is still High (level 3), so the public is asked to be extra careful and vigilant, as people cause the vast majority of wildfires!
The rules to be followed are:-
- The lighting of outdoor grills/BBQs in the countryside, or in areas with dry grass, is prohibited.
- Tasks that could cause a fire (eg welding, welding or other tools that create sparks) are banned in rural areas.
- Do not throw away lit cigarettes in rural areas, especially from vehicles, as these can cause fires at the roadside that can rapidly spread.
- Do not leave rubbish in forested areas, as this can lead to spontaneous ignition.
- Do not park vehicles over dry foliage, as hot exhausts can cause fires.
- Fireworks and flying lanterns are banned.
Respect any prohibitions of access to high-risk areas, such as forests, when introduced.
If you see smoke, flames, or anything that could lead to a fire, call the Fire Department immediately on 199 or 112
- Do not assume that someone else has raised the alarm.
- Do not hang up the phone before giving all the necessary information, including:
– your location and the location of the fire
– the direction of the fire
– the intensity of the wind in the area
– the type of vegetation that is burning - Do not block access to forested areas
