The fires in Achaia, Zakynthos, Mount Athos, Schimatari, Ilia and Araxos have been contained and controlled. In Kranidi the picture is good and it is estimated that it will be checked during the night. The fire brigade fights overnight in Itea
52 forest fires are estimated that broke out today across the country until 18:00 in the afternoon.
Most of them were brought under control in a short time, despite the multiple fronts that the Fire Brigade had to deal with throughout Greece.
The fires in Achaia, Zakynthos, Mount Athos, Schimatari, Ilia and Araxos have been contained and controlled. In Kranidi the picture is good and it is estimated that it will be checked during the night. The fire department fights the flames in Itea overnight.
In the Phocis fire which started from Eleonas from properties that had not been cleared near Sernikaki, there is an active front west to Itea and forces have been deployed to all sides. The wind has dropped and it is estimated that by morning the situation will have improved.
By the last light of day, 5 CL215s, 4 CL415s, one PZL, 7 Air Tractors, 5 Ericksons, one BK117 and 2 CHINOOKs were operating from the air, and had completed 33 sorties. From vehicles, 35 water-borne fire engines, 15 auxiliaries, and the “OLYMPOS” business administration and control vehicle participated. 136 firefighting personnel also fought and are fighting the flames: 100 firefighters, a 7-person hiking group and two EMODE 29 forest commandos. From the OTAs, 15 water carriers and 4 project machines participated.
The ground forces of the Fire Department will continue to operate throughout the night and with the first light of day an enhanced air wave will be launched, to control and deal with whatever arises with all available forces.
Earlier, a precautionary evacuation was given with 112, without endangering houses, from the northern side of Itea to the side of Kirra (eastern Itea), in order to avoid problems from the smoke carried by the strong winds.
It is recalled that the Civil Protection had rung the danger bell throughout the country and with emergency updates from the Fire Department, as the degree of danger was at “4” today, as well as tomorrow Tuesday, due to the combination of strong winds and high temperatures.
More specifically, according to the Risk Forecast Map for tomorrow Tuesday 5/7, there is a very high risk 4⃣ : In Attica & Kythera, Boeotia, central & southern Evia, Lesvos, Chios, Samos & Ikaria and in Argolis, Corinthia, Achaia, Ilia & Laconia and high risk 3⃣ in many other areas of the country.
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