During the day the conditions will gradually become more favorable for extinguishing the fire.
In analysis of pyro-meteorological conditions for the next 24 hours his team advanced Meteokav because of of fire that broke out in Skala Potamia I’ll.
The left image shows the average intensity (km/h) and the direction of the wind, while on the right the FIRE WEATHER INDEX shows the conditions that will prevail during the day.
O FIRE WEATHER INDEX is a method of quantifying how favorable the atmospheric conditions as simulated by the ECWMF are for fire spread. Fires spread more easily when the air is dry and faster with gusty winds. Therefore, areas with very dry air and gale force winds will have high index values.
The highest possible FWI value is 100, which indicates extreme fire risk. Generally, values above 50 indicate very favorable conditions. Note that this index only considers atmospheric variables and there are many other factors to consider when predicting fire risk.
During the day conditions will gradually become more favorable to extinguish the fire, while conditions are expected to deteriorate again after the first evening hours. Finally, the direction of the wind can give an idea as to the possible movement of the fire.
Message 112 for preventive evacuation in Koinira
An evacuation order was given in Koinira, with citizens receiving a message from 112 on their mobile phones in order to head to the ports.
The most powerful forces of the fire brigade are operating with 102 firefighters, 33 vehicles, 5 teams of walking departments, 4 aircraft and 5 helicoptersincluding one for aerial coordination.
THE representative of the Fire Department, Yiannis Artophios appeared optimistic that today the fire will be brought under control, speaking to SKAI 100.3 radio and Petros Kirkilis.
In the same broadcast, the deputy mayor of Thassos, Stratos Pyrinas, said that the fire broke out too high to be due to a mistake.
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