Speaking earlier to SKAI, the Minister of Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, emphasized that today will also be a difficult day due to the flare-ups
The firefighting forces are fighting for the third day in Xylokastro with the two fronts of the fire raging west on the borders with Achaia towards Derveni – Eurostina as well as east towards Xanthohori and Loutro Corinthia.
Speaking earlier to SKAI, the Minister of Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, emphasized that today will also be a difficult day due to the flare-ups.
With the first light of the day, water drops from the air are carried out by the aerial means, while the ground forces remain strong in order to stop the fires and any rekindlings.
406 firefighters with 16 forest commando teams and 123 vehicles, volunteers and volunteer Civil Protection teams, as well as water tankers and project machinery of the Peloponnese Region and the General Staff of National Defense, as well as forces of the Forestry Service and the Greek Police, are operating at the scene.
From the air, 8 aerial vehicles are assisting, namely 5 helicopters and 3 aircraft, while two more helicopters are expected from Italy and Croatia.
In the morning, a message was sent from 112 to evacuate the village of Sofianas, while all the schools of the Municipality of Xylokastro – Eurostini in Corinth will remain closed this Tuesday.
According to the Minister of Civil Protection, the fact that from 12 and after noon the winds are expected to strengthen with a visible risk of flare-ups is cause for concern.
According to Mr. Kikilia, the extent of the fire front reached 50 km, while the flames reached near the Patron-Corinth highway, traffic on which was interrupted last night. However, the road was reopened early Tuesday morning.
Traffic in both directions of the highway in Derveni is operating normally.
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2 firefighters were injured
In addition, as it became known from the Fire Department, two firefighters were injured. One injured with slight breathing problems and the second injured in the eye from the water shot.
At the same time, successive messages via 112 have been sent to residents of settlements in the wider area due to the ongoing fire.
The fire that started on Sunday in the Rosena region has burned thousands of acres, houses and two men aged 35 and 40 have been burned.
Source: Skai
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