In Parnitha, strong forces are operating and facing flare-ups, mainly on its southwest side, near the Clan Fortress.
In the afternoon, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Parnitha, up to the “Fireworks of Kyra”, at the top of the mountain, and was informed by the Fire Department officials about the extinguishing operations with aerial and ground means that were in progress at that time on the western front of the fire, having a complete picture of the affected areas from the spot.
In Parnitha, strong forces are operating and facing flare-ups, mainly on its southwest side, near the Clan Fortress.
Mr. Mitsotakis was accompanied by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias, the General Secretary of Civil Protection Vassilis Papageorgiou, the Chief of Staff of the Fire Brigade, Lieutenant General Christos Lambris and the Director General of Forests and Forest Environment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vangelis Goudoufas, with whom he discussed the projects that were implemented and are being implemented to expand the fire zones that were created before the start of the fire season and further strengthen protection measures.
The battle with the fiery fronts in Greece
Meanwhile, 59 new bushfires have broken out today, while firefighters are tackling 111 fires across the state.
Most were treated immediately, at their initial stage.
In Evros, most of the flare-ups have occurred in Dadia, Aisymi and Soufli.
The intense flare-ups at noon created a front in the wider area of ​​Leptokarya, for this reason at 15:25 a message was issued by 112 for the evacuation of the residents of the area.
Also, flare-ups are being dealt with in the areas of Zaltsa, Steiri and Kyriaki of Boeotia, at the Gate of Trikala and in Vitoli of Makrakomi, Fthiotida.
In different fire outbreaks in the areas of Zacharo, Pyrgos, Pinio and Andravida of P.E. Ilia, 51 firefighters are operating with 2 groups of pedestrian departments and 20 vehicles.
In the fire that occurred in Elliniko Argolida, 28 firefighters with 3 groups of pedestrian departments, 5 vehicles and 2 A/F are working.
The fire was contained in Lagio Lakonia.
The help
Assistance in dealing with the fires is provided by the European Civil Protection Mechanism with forces from Cyprus (2 aircraft that operated in Dadia Evros and 31 firefighters operating in the area of ​​Fylis in Attica), Croatia (1 aircraft that operated in Dadia Evros), Germany ( 2 aircraft operating in the area of ​​Phylis in Attica), Sweden (2 aircraft operating in the area of ​​Phylis in Attica), Czech Republic (1 helicopter operating in Boeotia), Romania (51 firefighters with 10 vehicles operating in the areas of Sycorrach and Sappes of the EP of Evros), Bulgaria (36 firefighters with 4 vehicles operating in the Koila Evros area) and Slovakia (39 firefighters with 8 vehicles operating in the Fili area in Attica), but also through the pre-installation program from France (16 firefighters with 3 vehicles operating in the area of ​​Fili in Attica), as well as through an interstate agreement from Albania (46 firefighters with 5 vehicles operating in the forest of Dadia).
Also, assistance is provided by a large number of volunteer firefighters, forces provided by the General Staff of National Defense and the Hellenic Police, as well as water tankers and machinery from the Regions.
The local investigative offices, as well as units of the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (D.A.E.E.) are investigating the causes of the fires.
Very high fire danger tomorrow
According to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr), for tomorrow Saturday, August 26, 2023, a very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted for the following areas:
- Region of Central Greece (PE Boeotia and PE Evia including the island of Skyros)
- Region of Attica
- Peloponnese Region (Corinthia Region)
- Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Rhodope PE and Evros PE including the island of Samothraki)
The personnel of the Territory Fire Services remain on general alert in order to deal with the increased service demands, which have arisen due to the large number of fires as well as the very high risk of fire (risk category 4), while aerial surveillance patrols continue, as well as patrols by Fire, Police and Military forces.
Source: Skai
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