The great fire that broke out in the afternoon on a farm area in Asprochori Oropos, which now appears on three fronts, burns uncontrollable.

“The fire has spread out too much. Homes are in danger … Fortunately the wind has stopped. We will have a very difficult night if the fire is not restrained and goes to Malacasa. If he goes to Malacasa we will have a serious problem » warned by speaking to SKAI the municipal councilor Vassilis Diliris.

“The winds are constant, the work of the Fire Brigade is difficult, we hope to fall in the air … There are three fronts on Asprochori, in sycamine and Oropos, and in a piece in a ravine between the two largest fronts. The largest front, at least one kilometer, rests on the flames of the cemetery and is 200 meters from houses » The Oropos Civil Protection Advisor emphasized in our station Giannis Moniakis. There are too many scattered outbreaks, and the forest is virgin with a lot of fuel.

Residents of SKAI spoke about images of revelation and hell. People in the structure of Malakasa are on alert for removal if the fire front is not controlled. However, the structure is not in danger at the moment, MP Yiannis Giogas stressed at our station.

Helicopter

Based on new updates, the Fire Brigades have reinforced significantly and now in the wider area they are operating 185 firefighters10 hikers, 43 vehicles and numerous volunteers. In the extinguishing there is also a subscription to project machinery, aquifers and OTAs. 13 aircraft and 8 helicopters also attempted, one of which for their coordination.

Also at the site are also operating 66 police officers with 30 vehicles who oversee the roads and houses.

Fire in a farm area near Asprochori Oropos

Fire in a farm area near Asprochori Oropos

Shortly after 18.30 with a message from 112, residents in the area were invited to move to the Athens-Lamia highway.

Fire

Residents expressed their concern and fear of the fire. As they said, they only took their mobile phones and some water and left the house with their vehicles. However, they are worried about their possessions as they see the fire in progress.

Fire

At the point where the SKAI camera is located, dense smoke is recorded, and it seems that winds are blowing that makes it difficult to extinguish.

Fire in a farm area near Asprochori Oropos

Forces are managed by the Mobile Operational Center “Olympus”.

DAEE scale in the area

At the same time, the Fire has gone to the DAEE to investigate its causes.

In force traffic arrangements

Due to the fire, vehicles are diverted on Agios Konstantinos Street from the height of the new Athens -Lamia highway and on Sykaminou Street from the height of the new Athens -Lamia highway.

At the same time, there is a diversion on the side of the new Athens – Lamia highway from the height of the Malakasa junction in the traffic to Lamia.