The operation to extinguish the fire that occurred in the early hours of Saturday continues in the area of ​​Melia Alexandroupolis and it is still burning due to the strong winds, intensity 6 to 7 Beaufort, that are raging in the area.

The most serious front is northeast of Nipsa, above Egnatia Odos.

The second large front is to the east, and extends towards the village of Monastiraki, south of Doriskos, which have been evacuated since yesterday.

As announced by the police, the department opened at Egnatia Garden Road – Alexandroupolis in both traffic streams, from the height of the Ardani junction to the height of the Amfitritis Alexandroupolis junction.

However, it has stopped running on National road of Alexandroupoli – Kipon and specifically from the height of the settlement of Loutra to the settlement of Monastiraki in both streams.

Overall they are trying 214 firefighters, with 10 groups of infantry divisions, 59 vehicles, 10 aircraft and 7 helicopters, one of which is coordinating. At the same time, strong forces from the army, the Region, the municipalities and many volunteers help.

Since the first day, 7 firefighters and a volunteer have been taken to the hospital with mainly respiratory problems, 13 settlements have been evacuated and houses and cars have burned.