Civil defense in Greece is on full alert in anticipation of new fires on the islands due to strong winds. Aftershocks continue on the island of Crete, which does not frighten vacationers and they continue their stay.
Today and tomorrow, temperatures in Greece are not expected to exceed 38 degrees, but the wind has increased in many places, which is a prerequisite for the spread of fires, Civil Protection warns.
Aegean and Peloponnese islands are at increased risk.
The participation of army units increased in the protection and control of forest areas. Traffic on the Athens-Sounio highway has been restored in the Attica region.
Traffic was stopped due to heavy fire smoke.
There are a total of 30 new fire outbreaks in the last 24 hours, most of which are partially or fully contained, the fire department reports.
Tourists on the island of Crete near the city of Chania continue to feel strong aftershocks from yesterday's magnitude 4.5 earthquake.
For now, aftershocks are weaker, people are being warned to be vigilant, and tourists are not leaving the area, hoteliers say.