The situation is difficult in Asklipieio of Rhodes where the fire passed through the village – What is the picture on the front of the other fires according to the latest update from the fire department
Ongoing is located great revival of the fire in Rhodes near the settlement of Asklipieio, with the winds intensifying, making the extinguishing work difficult.
According to the latest update from the press representative of the Fire Department, Vasilis Vathrakogiannis, eight aircraft are operating from the air in the area, including two from Turkey and one from Croatia. Also, 10 helicopters have been thrown into the firefighting battle.
As for the Asklepiion the fire passed through the village burning houses, shops and properties.
The villagers do call for help.
The two fronts threatened the village since Sunday evening. Firemen, volunteers and residents of the village fought to prevent the fire from passing through the settlement, but unfortunately they did not succeed.
In Corfu the fire, which occurred yesterday afternoon in a forest area in Lutses area reached large proportions, according to the Fire Department’s press representative, threatening settlements on the north-eastern side of the island.
He then emphasized that with successive messages issued by 112 17 settlements were evacuated and they moved away with security 2,466 citizens. Forces from the Greek Police, the Region of the Ionian Islands and the Coast Guard, as well as a Fire Brigade ship, contributed to the evacuation.
They operate strong ground forces, while from the air 4 aircraft and 3 helicopters.
In Evia the fire is progressing towards the Livadi, Potami areas. Platanistos, Pernaraki, Kastri and Platis Gialos, which were evacuated following a message issued by 112.
They are operating strong ground forces and two helicopters.
in Achaia, the fire is developing near the Dervenaki area and east towards Bank and Kastro which have already been evacuated.
Three helicopters and 4 aircraft are involved in the extinguishing task, which are facing great difficulties due to the thick smoke.
According to Vassilis Vathrakogiannis, conditions remain difficult while, as he said, the authorities have proceeded to arrest a person in Megalopolis who set fire to agricultural remains.
Source: Skai
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