A total of 41 agroforestry fires have broken out in the last twenty-four hours across the country, according to a statement from the Fire Department. Of these, as it was made known by the Fire Department, 35 were dealt with directly, in their initial stage, while the fire forces are dealing with six more.

Local investigative offices, as well as Divisions of the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (D.A.E.E.) are investigating the causes of the fires.

Finally, the Fire Department calls on all citizens to be especially careful and in the event of a fire, for their own safety, to faithfully follow the instructions of the competent authorities.

What are the dangerous fires that were dealt with today?

According to data from the Fire Department, the dangerous fires that were dealt with today are in the following areas:

– In Arisvi Lesvos where 2 aircraft attempted from the air

– In Monastiraki of Alexandroupolis municipality. 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter assisted from the air

– In Nea Zichni, Serres. They operated from the air 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter

– In Kirki Serres. 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter assisted from the air.

– In Nigrita Serres where 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter attempted from the air.

It is noted that according to data from the Fire Department, strong ground forces also attempted to extinguish all the above fires.