The situation is particularly difficult in Malona, Rhodes, with the fire moving threateningly towards the village – Damage to at least 10 houses in Asklipeio – New evacuation in Karysto – The fire is also raging in Corfu
Sub particularly adverse weather conditionsbecause of strong winds that blow, the battle is fought for her extinguishing the fire on the island of Rhodes.
Shortly after 18:00 a new message was sent from 112 for its evacuation of Kalathos settlement in the direction of Kolymbia.
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🔥 Forest fire in your area
‼️ Follow the instructions of the Authorities
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— 112 Greece (@112Greece) July 24, 2023
Three remain the active fronts in which firefighters and volunteers fight to contain them, while the revivals presented in various regions make the extinguishing task even more difficult.
From the extinguishing operation in Gennadi – Vati
In particular, on the front of Platania to Malona, the fire is heading towards the village at high speed and with several fronts in the area as well efforts are being made to prevent its destructive course towards the village. Earlier, the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection announced the evacuation of the villages of Malona and Massaro in the direction of the village Archangel.
Message from 112 however, it was sent around 11:00 to the residents of the Gennadi and Vati areas to evacuate to Kiotari. The fire in the area of Gennadi and Vati it is still currently burning continuously and the battle is fought in two places: down the river and on the upper side, about three kilometers from the village of Vati. And on this front, the forest firefighting forces are overdoing themselves in order to prevent the fire from escaping to the two villages of Gennadi and Vati.
Alongside earthworks are being done to stop the fire in the western stream from Kiotari. “We are living in tragic times,” the regional governor of South Aegean, Giorgos Hatzimarkos, told SKAI.
At Asklepeio the fiery blaze on its way through the village caused damage to at least ten houseswith a rough estimate, as the battle continues there due to the constant flare-ups.
In Laerma, village which has also suffered serious damage from the fire, there are also several serious flare-ups there. In fact, a while ago, another house was in danger, which fortunately was saved with the help of water jets and the significant assistance of the fire brigade and volunteers. At this time the flare-ups continue around the village, as well as in other areas.
The winds that blow on the island and in the area of the fire all seven Beauforts arrivewhich causes particular concern for the progress of the fire on all fronts.
According to the latest information from the press representative of the Fire Brigade, Vassilis Vathrakogiannis, eight aircraft operate from the air in the area, two of which are from Turkey and one from Croatia. Also, 10 helicopters have been thrown into the firefighting battle.
The fire is raging in Karystos
The situation in Karystos is also difficult. At 15:30 it was sent message from 112 for evacuation in the Agioi area as wellwhence the inhabitants they are asked to move to Karystos. There had been a previous message from 112 to the residents of the Platanistos area inviting them to evacuate the settlement and head towards Karystos. Specifically, the message states: “If you are in the Platanistos area, evacuate now to Karystos.” Forest fire in your area. Follow the instructions of the authorities.”
Policemen in the village of Platanistos transported elderly people to Karystos.
Firefighting continues in Corfu
In Corfu the fire, which occurred yesterday afternoon in a wooded area in the 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 that issued out of 112, 17 settlements were evacuated and 2,466 citizens were safely evacuated. 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 employ strong ground forceswhile from the air 4 aircraft and 3 helicopters.
Achaia
In Achaiathe fire is developing nearby in the area of Dervenaki and east to Bank and Castle which have already been evacuated.
They are working on extinguishing the fire three helicopters and 4 aircraft facing great difficulties due to thick smoke.
Source: Skai
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