Fire fronts from the area between Magoula and Mandra to Oinoi have developed in the last hours, after the flare-ups in Agia Sotira, Meletaki and Pournari.

The fronts of the fire appear to be moving uncontrollably, forcing Civil Protection to send 112 messages to evacuate at least 7 settlements.

22 aircraft (11 airplanes and 11 helicopters) are operating in the wider area, as well as dozens of firefighters, in order to stop the progress of the ongoing fires.

According to the report, the flames have burned houses in Agia Sotira. The fire went across the street and burned a house, while advancing very rapidly through the settlement.

The authorities gave order by message from 112 to evacuate from Agia Sotirain order not to endanger lives, as well as evacuation of the settlements of Paleokoundoura, Panorama Mandras and Paleochori towards Oinoi.

After 6 pm, an evacuation order was also given for Aglios Ioannou Korakas, with the message from 112 calling the residents to move to Mandra.

The situation is dramatic in the settlement of Agia Sotiras, with scattered hearths have developed between the houses and in the yards of the houseswhile at least one house went up in flames.

“In the wider area, 11 aircraft and 11 helicopters are operating from the air, including the four aircraft made available to us by the European Civil Protection Mechanism from Italy and France,” said the representative of the Fire Department.

Resurgence in Meletaki as well – Burning forest

A great resurgence was also noted in Meletaki Megaron, with the front burning the forest in the area. Ground forces and aerial vehicles have rushed to the scene.

Evacuation order in Oinoi and Agios Panteleimonas

The authorities gave an order to evacuate Oinois, through a message from 112, as the front that flared up in Dervenochoria seems to be taking on large dimensions and moving out of control.

The authorities are calling on residents to move from the area of ​​Oinoi to Erythres, as a large forest fire is in progress.

At the moment, a Greek CL-415 is operating in the area of ​​Pournari – Karaouli to Oinoi, accompanied by 2 Italian and 2 French CL-415s.
In addition, a CL-215 from Elefsina and a CL-415 from Thessaloniki take off. 3 Tractors from Aghialos also took off and are approaching.

After 7 pm, an evacuation message was also sent to Agios Panteleimonas, as the fire front is expanding.

At 19:30 a message was also sent to the residents of the Kiafa area, who are asked to move to Mandra and Elefsina.