The fire is dangerous and spreading quickly, fire officials say – Strong winds are blowing in the area – Large mobilization of ground and air means for the fire raging in Katsimidi of Parnitha
A large fire has broken out in a forest area in Katsimidi of Parnitha.
There is a large mobilization of land and air means for the fire.
The firefighting forces are constantly increasing at the scene and at the moment 110 firefighters are operating with 40 to 45 vehicles and 10 water tankers from the Region of Attica and neighboring municipalities.
(Photos from “Fire Update”
At the same time, a message was sent from 112 so that citizens are ready.
The goal of the fire department is for aerial vehicles to be able to carry out as many drops as possible as there is enough fuel at the scene.
5 helicopters and 2 airplanes were ordered to be mobilized, some of which have already arrived and started dropping water. According to fire department officers, the forces will increase very soon.
#Fire in a forest area in the area of Katsimidi Parnitha. Ground and air forces were mobilized.
— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) June 29, 2024
The fire is dangerous and strong in intensity
According to fire officials, this is a dangerous and intense fire with fast spread. What is dangerous and difficult, according to the same sources, are the strong northerly winds blowing in the area, with gusts reaching up to 7 Beaufort, while the movement of the fire is towards residential areas.
Traffic diversions
Diversions are in place due to the fire:
– On the provincial road of Malakasas and Mercuriou
– Hippocrates and L. Tyrtaiou
– Tatoiou and Chloe
– At the Varibombi Bridge
#Fire in #Parnitha.
Great #mobilization her #fire department. https://t.co/pSAmR83NXW— Counselor (@counselor_2020) June 29, 2024
Source: Skai
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