The fire is also ongoing at the Tsakatoura location in Grevena.
It was a difficult night at Akritochori, Messinia because of the fire that broke out at noon yesterday in an agroforestry area.
In the morning, the wind intensity started to decrease, which is helping the firefighting efforts. The provincial road Koronis – Finikountas remains closed also for safety reasons.
“Aerial means have begun to operate and we estimate that within the next two hours, we will have a much better picture,” the Mayor of Pylos told SKAI 100.3. Panagiotis Karvelas. Mr. Karvelas stated that the settlement was immediately threatened as the fire barely reached the houses. He said that the area where the fire broke out is difficult to access, with difficult terrain and the winds that were blowing yesterday were constantly changing direction.
Regarding the damages, he emphasized that mainly olive trees have been burned, while he underlined the immediate mobilization of the state apparatus.
According to the fire department, four firefighting planes and a helicopter are spraying water.
As for ground forces, they are working to keep the fire away from populated areas and bring it under control. Specifically, 115 firefighters with 10 groups of pedestrian units and 23 vehicles are working on the front of the fire, while their work is supported by water vehicles and self-government work machines.
The fire at the site is also in progress Tsakatoura of Grevena. The place is mountainous and difficult.
17 firefighters with three water vehicles, two groups of infantry units and a helicopter were operating in the area.
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (www.civilprotection.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection has informed the competent government agencies involved, as well as the Regions and Municipalities of the above areas, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness in order to face any fire incidents immediately.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends that citizens be especially careful and avoid actions in the open air that can cause a fire by negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning residues, the use of machines that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding devices , the use of outdoor grills, smoking bees, throwing lit cigarettes, etc. Also, it is recalled that during the fire protection season burning of fields is prohibited.
In the event of a fire, citizens are requested to immediately notify the Fire Service at the number 199.
For more information and self-protection instructions from the dangers of forest fires, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at www.civilprotection.gr.
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