A fire is ongoing in a forest area in the Fanari area of Andritsaina, in Ilia, while a battle with the flames is being fought for the second 24 hours in Dadia in Evros as there is a large resurgence in the southwest front.
From minute to minute, the emergency information about the forest fires is expected from the Press Representative of the Fire Department, Yiannis Artophios.
Fire at the Lighthouse of Andritsaina Ilia
A fire is ongoing in a forest area in the area of Fanari Andritsaina, in Ilia.
Ground and air forces were mobilized for the extinguishing, namely 18 firefighters with 8 vehicles, 4 aircraft and 1 helicopter.
The fire has broken into two fronts, one moving towards the village Mills and the second towards the village Traffic light.
#Fire in a wooded area in the Fanari area of Andritsaina Ilia. Ground and air forces were mobilized.
— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) July 22, 2022
Fighting the flames for a second 24 hours in Dadia – Great resurgence on the south-west front
The fire that broke out yesterday in Dadia Evros showed a major resurgence in the southwestern part of the fire front. The forces have been further strengthened and the aim remains to contain it in order to save the virgin forest in the area.
According to the latest data, 320 firefighters with 13 groups of pedestrian departments and 68 vehicles are operating at the site, while 10 aircraft and 7 helicopters are operating periodically. Support is provided by volunteer firefighters, volunteer Civil Protection groups, project machinery and infantry units of the Hellenic Army, the Forestry Service and local water bodies.
At the same time, all the Fire Services of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace have been put on general alert.
The Forestry Cooperatives are also active at the site following cooperation with the Forestry Department of Soufli.
So far from the Army (in addition to the aerial 4 CL-415, 2 PZL, 2 MI8, 2 AT8T, 1 B-214) have been allocated additionally:
- 2 CH-47Ds
- 6 Earth movers
- 1 Loader
- 3 M/S 290GD
- Departments of “DEFKALIA” and Army Engineers
Local investigative offices, as well as Divisions of the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (D.A.E.E.) are investigating the causes of the fires.
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