Friday, the autopsies in the affected areas of Pikermi, Rafina and Spata are starting Friday, while the firefighters in Ierapetra are still on the alert for a third 24 hours.

According to the mayor of SpatasDimitris Markou have burned down at least 5-6 houses and cars from yesterday’s devastating fire, While dozens of properties have suffered serious damage.

Disaster valuation begins, while firefighters remain in the area.

It is recalled that the Fire broke out yesterday, Thursdayin low vegetation on Marathon Avenue at the intersection of Arionos streets in the municipality of Rafina Attica and quickly developed dynamic, causing damage and damage to homes and vehicles. At the same time in 57 release of citizens who were in danger of the fire in the area between Rafina and Pikermiou, the ELAS while at the same time they were safely removed on of 300 peopleas well as 22 quadrupeds.

It is noted that through the 112 had been requested to evacuate the settlements, St. Sunday, Year Stekos and Day Pine.

In a state of emergency Ierapetra – Fire Brigade forces remain

In Ierapetra, the fire was limited, and there is no active outbreak that worries the Fire Service. However, there is no complacency in the Fire Brigade.

The fiery storms have burned forests, and damage has been caused to crops, homes, as well as the water supply system, with the evaluation of damage that cannot be done yet.

At the same time, areas of the Municipality of Ierapetra were declared in an emergency state:

  • Makry Gialos Municipal Unit and
  • The Municipal Communities of Ierapetra and St. John.

The decision was taken to address emergency and to manage the consequences resulting from forest fires and is valid for three months, until October 2.