The fire is under control in Trilofos, Thessaloniki with scattered hearths smoldering between the houses. The flames entered the yards of houses earlier, resulting in at least two being seriously damaged, as well as a warehouse.

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Fire in Trilofos

The fire broke out earlier in a forest area in Thermi Thessaloniki. Shortly after 2:00 p.m 112 warning message sounded so that the residents were initially on the lookout, while 2 more messages from 112 followed so that the residents moved away from the scene.

The fire burned a verdant area where there are scattered houses.

As said by Kosmas Tsilias, President of Trilofou Community, speaking to SKAI TV, the fires are scattered, while the fire is burning near houses. He also mentioned the wind which is strengthening something which makes the work of the fire brigade difficult. However, at this time the wind has abated somewhat helping the firefighters’ work.

From his side Nikos Kouletas, President of Plagiario he said 4-5 houses were damaged.

Firefighters and volunteers have been trying to set up fire zones to stop the flames before they threaten more homes, which is difficult, however, as there is not enough space given that the lots are next to each other.

At the same time, speaking on SKAI radio, Mr. Kouletas stated that gasses were detected earlier in Livadi Thermi.

For now, only aerial vehicles are operating at the site.

60 firefighters, 2 forest commando groups, 19 vehicles, 5 aircraft and 2 helicopters are operating at the scene.

The fire in Kea has no active front

The fire that broke out earlier today in Kea is without an active front.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., citizens in the Kastelakia and Koundouros areas were called by 112 to evacuate to Poisses Keas.

Ground and aerial forces are operating at the scene, namely, 2 aircraft, 2 helicopters and a super puma carrying a forest commando team.

#Fire in low vegetation in Trilofos, Thessaloniki. Ground and air forces were mobilized.

— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) July 18, 2024

Improved the image of the fire in Sofiko

In particular, the image of the fire that broke out yesterday in a forest area in Sofiko Corinthia has improved, with the fire brigade fighting throughout the night with scattered outbreaks.

Strong ground forces remain at the scene, while from the first light of day, aerial vehicles are also assisting in the extinguishing work with water drops. In particular, 140 firefighters, 6 forest commando teams and 37 vehicles, 4 aircraft and 3 helicopters are continuing the fight. They are also supported by project machinery from GEETHA and OTA, as well as volunteers.

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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.

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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.

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Fire in a forest area in Drama – Helicopters “raised”.

A fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in a forest area in Drama in the Sitna region is ongoing.

According to the fire brigade, the fire is burning in a difficult place.

35 firefighters with 3 groups of hikers from the 4th EMODE, 5 vehicles and 3 helicopters are trying to put it out.

#Fire in a forest area in the Sitna Drama area. They operate 35 #firefighters with 3 groups of hikers from 4th and 7th EMODE, 5 vehicles and 3 E/P.

— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) July 18, 2024

Fire in Salamina partially under control

The fire in low vegetation in the Ambelakia area of ​​Salamina was immediately brought under partial control.

26 firefighters with 1 pedestrian group and 7 vehicles are operating at the scene, while 1 helicopter was also deployed.

Very high fire risk today in several areas of the country

It is noted that a very high risk of fire is predicted today for several regions of the country, 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).

In particular, a very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted today for the following areas:

– Region of Attica

– Region of Peloponnese

– Region of Central Greece (PE Boeotia, PE Evia, PE Fthiotida)

– Region of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace (Evros PE, Rodopi PE, Xanthi PE)

– North Aegean Region (Lesvos Region, Chios Region)

– Region of Western Greece (Ilia, Achaia)

– Region of Crete

At the same time, the general secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has informed the competent government agencies involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the above areas, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness in order to immediately deal with any fire incidents.