A firefighter suffered a heart attack – 3 were injured – More than 100 firefighters on the scene – Since the morning hours, aircraft and helicopters have been operating from the air again
The image of the fire that broke out yesterday in a forest area in Sofiko Corinthia has improved, with the fire brigade fighting through the night with scattered outbreaks.
140 firefighters, 6 forest commando teams and 37 vehicles, 2 aircraft and 2 helicopters are continuing the fight to extinguish the fire. They are also supported by project machinery from GEETHA and OTA, as well as volunteers.
Firefighter suffers heart attack – 3 injured
Meanwhile, while fighting the fire, one firefighter suffered a heart attack and three were slightly injured. In particular, according to information, a firefighter originally from Sofiko Corinthia, who tried with his colleagues voluntarily as he was not on shift, suffered a heart attack and was taken to a hospital in Attica. The remaining three injured were transported to Corinth Hospital. In particular, it was a firefighter with traumatic injuries from a fall, a chief firefighter with a broken arm and a seasonal firefighter with minor burns to his hand and face.
The fire broke out around 11:42 on Wednesday and developed in a dense forest area, next to the Epidaurus – Corinth highway.
Shortly after 12 noon a message from 112 rang to citizens in the area to remain on alert.
Regarding the fire, a coordination meeting was held at the Ministry of Climatic Crete and Civil Protection, yesterday afternoon, under the minister Vasilis Kikilia. The meeting was attended by, among other co-competent ministries, officers of the Fire Brigade, ELAS and the Army, representatives of the local government and all the agencies involved.
Source: Skai
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