A new message from 112 to the residents of Alexandroupoli to stay indoors with closed windows and doors due to the smoke of the large fire, was sent a few minutes ago.

The message reads: “Alexandroupoli, a forest fire is developing, smoke is moving towards your area. Stay indoors, close windows and doors.”

Meanwhile, a new traffic stop on the Egnatia Odos Kipon – Alexandroupolis road came into effect due to the fire.

As announced by the General Regional Police Directorate of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, traffic was stopped from the height of Ardani junction up to its height hub of the Industrial Area (BI.PE.) of Alexandroupolis.

Vehicular traffic is being diverted via the Feron – Alexandroupoli National Road.

At this time there are three major fronts of the fire: the front in the Apalo – Amphitriti area, in Loutro and in Pylaia.

However, strong winds are still blowing in the area which keep the danger and concern of the fire chiefs very high.

The battle with the flames in the settlement of Loutros started at night, which was surrounded by the fire that passed through the yards of houses.

The Fire Department forces managed to limit it, opening large fire zones towards the airport and Alexandroupoli, with the machines of the army and the Region and making a barrier with fire trucks and with the assistance of volunteers, OTA forces and the army.

Since the morning, the efforts have been located on a large front that still exists east of the Loutros settlement, while in the rest of the area of ​​the fire, many scattered outbreaks are being dealt with.

The fire brigade has been reinforced today as well

At the first light of the day, 4 aircraft and two helicopters attempted from the air, while throughout the day, according to the planning of the Operations Center, 11 aircraft and 6 helicopters will operate, one of which is coordinating.

A total of 176 firefighters with 10 groups of infantry divisions and 48 vehicles and strong forces of the army, the Region and the municipalities and many volunteers are operating from ground forces.

Voluntary firefighters, ELAS forces, as well as water tankers and machinery from the Greek Army and local authorities are assisting in the extinguishing work.

As it became known from GEETHAin the firefighting operation, the Armed Forces are assisting: 4 CL-415 firefighting aircraft, 1 PZL, 2 groups of 20 people from the XENOKRATES project, 2 groups of 10 people from the DEFKALIA project, earth movers to create fire zones, water vehicles, tankers and utility vehicles.