The large fire that broke out in the afternoon on a farm area in Asprochori Oropos, which now appears on three fronts (in Asprochori, Sykamino and Oropos) burns.

However, as ERT said the Fire Department spokesman, a firefighter Vassilis Vathrakogiannis The image of the fire is improved. As he pointed out the decrease in wind intensity It was a key element of restriction of fire. “At the moment we have restriction and improvement of the situation, but we still have a long way to get the fire control”he noted and pointed out that the Fire Brigades have been reinforced and continue to fight overnight. “But the situation has improved and the battle of firefighters will be overnight so that the dawn can find us at the best possible phase to fully address it,” emphasized.

The restriction of fire depends on the work of the forestry at night, which have focused on the creation of firefighting zones, so as not to threaten the houses of the settlements and the property of the inhabitants. The settlement of Asprochori has been evacuated by residents early, which facilitated the firefighters’ operation.

“There was no complacency because the intensity of the winds declined. It is also no coincidence that the Fire Brigade forces have increased twice, reinforced by order of the Chief of the Fire Brigade, and are currently fully enhanced in the field and we already have this much improved image and the settlement of Asprochori has so far been protected. “ Mr. Vathrakogiannis while stressing that the pyrological conditions were foreseen by the fire risk map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection. “He was talking about extreme conditions, along with other areas in the Attica region. Consequently there was a general alert by the Fire Brigade ‘, ended up.

Damage has not been reported

At the same time, Mr. Vathrakogiannis He stressed that so far no damage has been reported either in homes or infrastructure while stressing that “The big bet was not to pass the fire to the settlement of Asprochori, though it came very close to him.”. “So far this seems to be a reality. Forces continue to attempt »he said.

Based on new updates, the firefighters have reinforced significantly and now in the wider area there are 210 firefighters, 11 hikers, 51 vehicles and a number of volunteers. In the extinguishing there is a subscription to project machines, aquifers and local authorities. Also at the site are also operating 66 police officers with 30 vehicles who oversee the roads and houses.

Until the last light of the day, 21 aerial media, 13 aircraft and 8 helicopters were made available for the airline.

The forces are managed by the Mobile Operational Center “Olympus”, while at the same time, the DAEE has gone to the area to investigate the causes of the fire.

Hard night

“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.

Oropos Civil Protection Special Advisor Giannis Moniakishe said earlier that there are too many scattered outbreaks in the area, and the forest is virgin with a lot of fuel.

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Sounded the 112

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

Residents of SKAI spoke about images of revelation and hell. Residents expressed their concern and fear and as they said they only took their mobile phones and water and left home with their vehicles. However, they are worried about their possessions as they see the fire in progress.

Oropos fire

Oropos fire

The Ministry of Immigration and Asylum is on the alert for removal in the Malakasa structure. According to the latest update, preparations have begun to evacuate the structure if the front of the fire is not controlled.

As Mr said. Vathrakogiannis All the necessary preventive and preparatory actions have been done to remove those hosted there, but so far it is not necessary to remove them. ‘They are on alert if needed to get away’ said and added that “This danger is not at this time.”

In force traffic arrangements

Due to the fire, vehicles are diverted to the side of the new Athens – Lamia highway from the height of the Malakasa junction on the traffic to Lamia.