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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