On this front the fire is burning forest near wind turbines, while its wind constantly changes direction creating extremely difficult conditions
For the third day continues with undiminished intensity n big fire in Alexandroupolis, which, according to the Fire Department, is extremely difficult to control due to strong winds that constantly blow in the area.
As the representative of the Fire Department told APE-MBE John Bakerthe big problem is located on two main fronts, and mainly in a large upwelling that has been present since morning northeast of Nipsa, above Egnatia Odos, which is closed.
On that front fire burns forest near wind turbineswhile its wind constantly changes direction creating extremely difficult conditions.
The second large front it is the eastern one, extending towards the village of Monastiraki, south of Doriskos, which have been evacuated since yesterday. The front towards the outskirts of Alexandroupoli has been in recession since yesterday.
On the front of Nipsa and in Monastiraki, major operations have been taking place since the morning, while airdrops are mainly carried out. A total of 10 aircraft and 7 helicopters operate from the air, one of which is coordinating.
Ground forces are operating throughout the fire 214 firefighters, 10 foot units and 59 vehicleswith the assistance of strong forces of the army, the Region and the municipalities as well as volunteers.
Voluntary firefighters, ELAS forces, as well as water tankers and machinery from the Greek Army and local authorities are assisting in the extinguishing work. 25 patrol cars, 5 two-wheelers and 55 police officers are available at the fire.
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.
The fiery front of Nipsa, according to SKAI reporter Christos Nikolaidis, it is in a very difficult area outside the settlement, which was threatened at night with destruction, as the flames reached even the yards of the houses.
It is noted that since the first day, 7 firefighters and a volunteer have been taken to the hospital with mainly respiratory problems, 13 settlements have been evacuated, houses and cars have burned, while yesterday a group of firefighters and a journalist crew were trapped in a sheepfold, but were freed safely.
At “para five” he was saved from the flames yesterday the Doric in Alexandroupoli according to Christos Nikolaidis. With the intervention of an aerial vehicle, ground forces of the fire brigade and residents, as well as the change of wind direction, the settlement was saved. However, there is extensive damage in some cases.
Source: Skai
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