Fire in Penteli: Anthousa is also evacuated

Anthousa is also being evacuated due to the size of the fire front that is currently raging in Attica. Residents were informed by 112 to leave their homes and head to Gerakas.

An evacuation order was given for Dioni and Dasamari to Palini from 112.

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See photos from the evacuation in Drafi:

The big fire that broke out in Penteli is in full progress, amidst strong winds, with the fire brigade speaking of a particularly difficult situation.

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The fire meteorologist Mr. Theodoros Giannaros announced in a post on Facebook that the forest fire in Penteli has reached bad proportions and that the workers are leaving the facilities at the National Observatory of Athens. The forest fire in Penteli has reached bad proportions. We are withdrawing from our EAA facilities, but will continue to monitor the fire-meteorological conditions and update as new developments arise. Follow the instructions of the authorities. Stay informed. Stay alert, he pointedly wrote.

The fire broke out in Vayati Pentelis and has already entered Drafi, reaching the houses.

Speaking to SKAI, the mayor of Rafina Pikermiou, Evangelos Bournous, pointed out the above, pointing out that houses are already burning.

The Drafty was evacuated

Earlier, the immediate evacuation of the Drafi area was requested by Civil Protection, which invited the residents to move to Pallini, following the instructions of the authorities and authorities.

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— 112 Greece (@112Greece) July 19, 2022

He described the fire as “difficult”. Penteli the representative of the Fire Department John the Baker.

Speaking to ERT, the representative of the Fire Department reported that: “The fire broke out in Dau Pentelis and is moving east towards the area of ​​Drafio. At the moment we are on the scene with a very large air force of 11 aircraft and 5 helicopters, one of which is coordinating” and continued: “78 firefighters with 5 infantry units, 22 vehicles and the Romanian fire brigade with 28 firefighters are fighting the fire , 3 water vehicles and an identifier. It is a difficult fire and we will do everything possible to control it.”

A message from 112 was received by the residents of the areas located near the two fronts of the fire in Penteliin order to put themselves in a state of readiness, so that if deemed necessary, they can evacuate their homes and move away.

As mentioned in the message, residents in the areas of Pantelis, Nea Pentelis, Drafi, Dau Pentelis, Dioni and Kallitechnoupoli, should be in a state of readiness and follow the instructions of those in charge, if it is deemed necessary to be notified to leave.

The fire started north of Anthousa and moved towards Penteli massif. It is still high, in a wooded area (holly and pine) above Drafi (north side Drafi – Vayati area).

The forces of the Fire Department have been further strengthened as 105 firefighters are operating at the scene, including 28 Romanian firefighters, with 5 groups of walking departments, 30 vehicles, 11 aircraft, 5 helicopters, one of which acts as a coordinator, while assistance is provided by water OTAs and Construction machinery.

It is noted that the aerial means will drop from the air until 21.10 at night.

The article photo is from the Fire Update Facebook group.

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