The fire that started at noon on Wednesday in the area of ​​Pissonas in the municipality of Pessapion in Evia is raging out of control in a grassy area. A new message from 112 rang out at 17:30 asking the residents of Kamari, Kalyvia and Agios Georgios Armas to move to Chalkida.

Just before 4:30 p.m dial 112 for residents in Afrati area asking them to evacuate to Vassiliko.

The fire is raging uncontrollably while smoke has also covered Chalkida.

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The forces of the Fire Department were reinforced and now there are 120 firefighters with 5 teams of walking departments, and 40 vehicles. From the air, 11 aircraft and 3 helicopters operate, one of which is for their coordination. Subscription from OTA project water carriers and machinery.

At the same time, a fire is ongoing in Ascension of Ilia in a forest area. 50 firefighters with 2 groups of pedestrians of the 3rd EMODE, 16 vehicles, 3 aircraft and 2 helicopters were immediately mobilized. There is also support from project machinery and local water bodies.

At the same time, a fire is ongoing in Aspropyrgos in low vegetation. 15 firefighters rushed to the spot with 1 pedestrian section team and 4 vehicles.

The fire that broke out after midnight in Achladochori Serres is still ongoing. According to the Fire Department, this is a fire in Orvilos since July 18, which spread and reignited in areas of Achladochori. With the first light of day, the water and aerial spraying began. In particular, 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter, 60 firefighters with 2 groups of pedestrians and 17 vehicles are operating on site.

A message from 112 was sent at dawn to the citizens in the area in order to remain ready.

⚠️ Activation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

🆘 Forest fire 🔥 at #Achladochori #Serron

❗ Stay ready

‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities

ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@pyrosvestiki@hellenicpolice

— 112 Greece (@112Greece) July 30, 2024

At the same time, the fire in Pefkodasos Kilkis is also ongoing

3 consecutive fires broke out in the municipality of Paionia Kilkis in less than an hour and with a distance of 2 km between them, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, said in a post last night

In the middle of the night, in less than an hour and with a distance of 1.5-2 km between them, they broke out in succession in the municipality of Paionia Kilkis 3 #fires.

The most serious is in Pefkodasos where 16 vehicles, 50, are operating #firefighters and a group of forest commanders of the 2nd EMODE.
ELAS and the…

— Vassilis Kikilias (@Vkikilias) July 30, 2024