For security reasons, the Greek authorities are redirecting the traffic from Promahon to Thessaloniki.
Today the temperatures will reach 43 degrees, Civil Protection warns, quoted by BNR.
The outbreak between Seres and Thessaloniki has been brought under control, firemen report. Traffic on the Promahon - Thessaloniki highway is diverted to a detour route for security reasons. The reason traffic was diverted was because the fire was able to reach the freeway and thick smoke reduced visibility, police said. There is still a danger that the wind will ignite new outbreaks. Dozens of firefighters remain on the scene.
There are no active fire outbreaks near the other border points with Bulgaria.
Fires are being extinguished in the regions of Agrinio, Attica and Crete without the risk of the fire affecting populated areas and tourist areas.
There are seven districts with an increased risk of fires today, among which is the Evros district near the border with Bulgaria. All Civil Defense forces are on high alert for a response, Greek authorities said, urging tourists to be extremely careful, not to light open fires and to avoid standing in the sun during lunch hours.