The number of fires that broke out in the last twenty-four hours across the country reached 51. Of these, according to the Fire Department, the 45 were treated immediatelyin their early stages, while firefighters are dealing with six more.

In particular:

  • A fire broke out at 10:48 in a forest area in the area of ​​Arbounas Kalavryton. According to Civil Protection sources, the fire was controlled in 1 hour and 22 firefighters with 2 groups of foresters, 5 vehicles and 1 aircraft tried to extinguish it.
  • In addition, a fire broke out at 10:48 in low vegetation in the area of ​​Prophet Ilias in Ios. According to the same sources, the fire has been confined to a ravine and volunteer firefighters, 2 airborne forest commando teams who traveled by Air Force helicopter from Megara and 9 firefighters who traveled to the island by boat are working at the scene. Drops were made until last light by 5 aircraft.
  • Furthermore, a fire broke out at 15:56 in a forest area at the “Rahoula” location, in Tanagra, Boeotia. According to Civil Protection sources, the fire does not threaten residential areas and 52 firefighters with 3 groups of hikers, 14 vehicles, 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter are working to extinguish it. Subscription by local water bodies.

It is noted that the local investigative offices, as well as Units of the Arson Crimes Directorate (D.A.E.E.) are investigating the causes of the fires.