UPDATE: 17:24
The forces operating on the fiery front were strengthened. EKAB stations go to the area of Agios Nektarios in Voula in order to offer first aid to anyone in need.
Evacuation of the Panorama area in Ano Voula is taking place at this time as the flames from the fire that broke out in Ano Glyfada earlier have already reached a residential area and the yards of houses.
In fact, there are reports that houses are burning on Hector Street in Panorama Voulas but also on Atlantos Street.
EKAB stations go to the area of Agios Nektarios in Voula in order to offer first aid to anyone in need.
The residents of Ano Voula have already received a notification on their mobile phones from the Civil Protection to evacuate to Alsos Square.
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🆘 If you are in # Άνω_Βούλα evacuate now to # Πλατεία_آλσους # Άνω_Βούλας
Γιά ️ Forest fire in your area@pyrosvestiki @hellenicpolice pic.twitter.com/NPDpTmkq8q
– 112 Greece (@ 112Greece) June 4, 2022
Also, in Voula, on Lamias Aristidou and Distomou streets, there is a suggestion of the Fire Brigade to evacuate mainly due to the thick smoke.
The forces have been strengthened and are currently operating from the air six “canard” firefighting aircraft, four helicopters, one of which is a coordination and one army helicopter.
There are 72 firefighters on the ground with 20 vehicles and 3 groups of pedestrianswith the assistance of water authorities and volunteer firefighters.
Areas of Ano VOULA are being evacuated pic.twitter.com/WV5iMoWCi3
– George Kakousis (@georgekakousis) June 4, 2022
There is a strong wind in the area which causes concern to the firefighters, despite the fact that there is no forest in the area and only dry grass and low vegetation are burned.
The firefighting work is coordinated by the Attica Regional Governor of the PS, Chief of Staff Dimitrios Patrakis together with the director of Athens, Chief of Staff Athanasios Hatzopoulos.
Also, as the mayor of Glyfada transmitted to SKAI, George Papanikolaouthe fire started from a HEDNO substation at the foot of Ymittos, at the end of Metsovo Street.
Ano Glyfada now. pic.twitter.com/rGHfgeAJ11
– George Kakousis (@georgekakousis) June 4, 2022
#Glyfada# Ανω_Γλυφαδα#fire@GStileto pic.twitter.com/zwD1rUxNKv
– Ilia the Classicist (@ITypaldos) June 4, 2022
Due to the damage to the substation, many areas of the southern suburbs have been left without electricity.
#Fire outdoors at the end of Metsovo Street near the area of Pournari Glyfada. Ground and air forces mobilized.
– Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) June 4, 2022
Due to the fire in Glyfada there are Traffic regulations.
Specifically, it is possible traffic diversion at the junction of Makedonomachon and Herodotou streets.
#fire the damages started, upper Glyfada 13:30 pic.twitter.com/zkoAtz4Miu
– Kostas Kyriakeas (@kostanen) June 4, 2022
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