At this time, according to the Fire Department, no residential area is threatened
A large forest fire broke out this morning, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in the area Magnesia cigars. Ground and air forces participate in the firefighting battle.
The fire started at approximately 11:00 in the morning and – for an unknown reason – quickly spread to an area with olive groves.
Powerful firefighting forces with 14 vehicles, three firefighting airplanes and a helicopter immediately rushed to the scene, while ground forces with 42 firefighters and a hiking team of the 10th EMODE are also working to extinguish the fire, while water tankers and machinery from the Municipality of Zagora are helping to extinguish the fire. Mouresiou.
The fire has been brought under partial control and has been contained to the area, which is impassable, with minimal forest network and no homes or any residential areas are threatened. According to APE-MPE, a burnt car has been found in the area, which is believed to belong to campers.
#Fire in agroforestry area in Puri district #Magnesia.
42 were mobilized #firefighters with 1 infantry group of the 10th EMODE, 12 vehicles, 3 A/F and 1 E/P.
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Source: Skai
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