In total, the fire brigades are dealing with 122 fires throughout the territory, while in the last twenty-four hours there were 75 new forest fires, most of which, according to the Fire Department, were dealt with immediately, in their initial stage.
The fire brigade continues to fight the fires in Evros, Parnitha and Boiotia, while two new fires broke out today in Andros and Fthiotida.
In total, the fire brigades are dealing with 122 fires throughout the territory, while in the last twenty-four hours there were 75 new forest fires, most of which, according to the Fire Department, were dealt with immediately, in their initial stage.
In particular, as stated in its briefing by the Fire Department:
• In Parnitha, strong forces are operating and facing flare-ups, mainly on its southwest side, near the Clan Fort.
• In Evros, most flare-ups have occurred in Dadia, Aisymi and Soufli. Also, flare-ups that created fire fronts occurred in the areas of Avra, Atarni, Plaka and Kassitera Evros, for this reason three messages were issued by 112 for the evacuation of residents in safe directions.
• Outbreaks are being dealt with in the Distomo and Steiri regions of Boeotia.
• The forest fire that occurred in the area of ​​Vitali, northeast of Andros island, quickly took on dimensions, for this reason at 14:15 a message was issued by 112 for the evacuation of the residents of the settlement of Yides to the port of Gavrio. 21 firefighters with 7 vehicles are operating, including 8 firefighters with 2 vehicles that traveled by ferry from Tinos and Syros, and from the air they are supported by a helicopter and 2 aircraft. Also, 16 firefighters with 4 vehicles from the Greek Fire Brigade of Crete, 10 firefighters from the 1st E.MODE, 25 firefighters with 4 vehicles from France, and 10 volunteers with 3 vehicles from the Volunteer Teams of Byron, Kryoneri and Ekali Attica are also traveling by boat from Rafina. . Subscriptions are provided by volunteers and water carriers of the local government
• In the forest fire that occurred in the Gatza location of the Municipality of Lokron, Fthiotida, active burns are being dealt with and 24 firefighters are working with a group of pedestrians, 8 vehicles, 4 aircraft. Local government water bodies also provide a subscription.
Assistance in dealing with the fires is provided by the European Civil Protection Mechanism with forces from Cyprus 2 aircraft that operated in Alexandroupoli and 16 firefighters that operated in the area of ​​Nea Makri, Croatia 1 aircraft that operated in Drama and Alexandroupoli, Germany 2 aircraft that operated in the wider area Fylis area in Attica, Sweden 1 aircraft operating in the wider area of ​​Fylis in Attica, Czech Republic 1 helicopter operating in Distomos Boeotia and 23 firefighters with 3 vehicles operating in Dadia Evros, Romania 51 firefighters with 10 vehicles operating in Leptokarya Evros , Bulgaria 36 firefighters with 5 vehicles operating in the Koila Evrou area, Slovakia 39 firefighters with 8 vehicles operating in the Fylis area in Attica, but also through the pre-installation program from France 25 firefighters with 4 vehicles operating in Nea Makri and traveling by ferry from Rafina to Andros, 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 Greek 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.
For tomorrow, Sunday, the risk of fire remains high in many areas of the country. The staff of the Territory Fire Services remains on general alert in order to deal with the increased service demands, which have arisen due to the large number of fires, while aerial surveillance patrols continue, as well as patrols by fire, police and military forces.
Finally, the Fire Brigade calls on all citizens to be particularly careful and in the event of a fire, for their own safety, to faithfully follow the instructions of the competent authorities, given that intense lightning activity is recorded in various regions of the country.
Source: Skai
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