Firefighters have to deal with scattered outbreaks and flare-ups, which are however under control
The how it started the fire in Varnavas, and how it reached such proportions in Attica, will be under the “microscope” of the fire department according to SKAI reporter Panagiotis Spyropoulos. At this moment the officers of the Arson Crimes Prosecution have two pieces of evidence: that the fire has started almost simultaneously from two placesfrom the beginning of the village of Varnavas and the second near the stadium. The possibility of arson is not ruled out, while there is also a report of arson by negligence, as it was Sunday, and there were gatherings with grills, which is being investigated.
On Tuesday the fire brigade have to face scattered outbreaks and flare-upswhich are however controlled, have been mapped to see if they are burning near residential areas or forested areas, while the work of complete extinguishment may last from a week to 10 days. Already 10 aircraft and 10 helicopters are carrying out drenching, in order to facilitate the pedestrian sections to extinguish the last “candles” that could be dangerous.
As far as the destruction is concerned, the estimates speak for 100 thousand acres of burnt land, with the fiery front reaching 30 kilometers. A complete record of the disasters will be made by the state and municipalities for aid and compensation.
Cameras will be installed at a later stage in mixed zones, that is, in urban and forest environments, to detect the occurrence of a fire, but also any arsonists, while the aim is also to use satellite systems to detect fires in their origin.
Very high fire risk for Wednesday in Macedonia, Thrace and North Aegean
According to him Fire Hazard Prediction Map published by General Secretariat of Civil Protection of Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protectiona very high risk is predicted for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14 fire (risk category 4) for the following areas:
– Region of Central Macedonia (PE of Halkidiki, including Mount Athos).
– Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Thasos, Rodopi, Evros, including the island of Samothraki).
– North Aegean Region (Lemnos Region).
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has informed the relevant government agencies involved in the service, as well as the regions and municipalities of the above regions, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness in order to immediately deal with any fire incidents.
At the same time, it recommends that citizens be especially careful and avoid actions in the open air that can cause a fire by negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning residues, the use of machines that cause sparks such as circular saws, welding devices, the use of outdoor grills , smoking bees, throwing lit cigarettes, etc. Also, it is recalled that during the fire protection season burning of fields is prohibited. In the event of a fire, citizens are requested to immediately notify the Fire Service at the number 199.
How many aerial vehicles attempted the big fire
Dozens of aerial vehicles attempted the days of the fire in northeastern Attica according to the Fire Department.
- On August 11: 29 air assets (14 aircraft and 15 helicopters)
- On August 12: 36 air assets (17 aircraft and 19 helicopters)
- On August 13, from first light to 13:00: 20 air assets (10 aircraft and 10 helicopters)
Aerial vehicles were operating in the fire “in circles”, that is, they did not all attempt at the same time, as some were dropping and others were either refueling or rehydrating in order to attempt the field again.
Yesterday Monday, from 19:30 to 21:00 they operated on all fronts of the fire 20 aerial vehicles.
New hot spot at Grammatik while the SKAI reporter was on the “air”
In the meantime, a fire broke out at Grammatiko in a construction that aspired to some animals of an owner, while the reporter of Sotiris Barsakis was on the “air” of the SKAI bulletin. Further on there is the house of the owner of the animals.
However, near the scene there are fire engines and water tankers that are expected to intervene immediately.
Source: Skai
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