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Athens Municipality Closes Lycabettus Hill Starting Midnight Due to Heatwave

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The Municipality of Athens announced that Lycabettus Hill will be closed starting at midnight due to extreme heat and high fire risk.
Access to the hill will be prohibited to prevent potential fire hazards, with the closure remaining in effect until further notice.
The municipality is activating services to assist vulnerable groups and will open seven air-conditioned spaces for public use.
Residents are encouraged to reach out through a dedicated 24-hour service line for assistance during the heat wave.
These measures come in response to forecasts of a heatwave expected to impact Attica on July 22.

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The Athens Municipality has announced that Mount Lycabettus will close to the public starting tonight at midnight due to the severe heatwave and an increased risk of forest fires. This closure entails a prohibition on both entry and parking in the area until further notice. The measures are part of a broader strategy to protect vulnerable groups and the general public during the extreme weather conditions expected on July 22.

In response to the heatwave, the municipality is also activating several cooling centers equipped with air conditioning for residents seeking relief from the heat. Additionally, there is a dedicated health helpline available for those in need of support, particularly for the elderly and other at-risk populations. These efforts are in accordance with emergency protocols established to safeguard the community during periods of high temperatures and environmental hazards.

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