No active front is now the fires in Thesprotia and Kilkis with the firefighters fighting with scattered petty bastards. The fires are in progress in Kastoria and Evritania.

Following is a newer update on all fronts in the country:

In a rough spot the fire in Kastoria

Ongoing is the fire in the Kastoriawhich is characterized ‘Extremely difficult’. It still burns in a rough spot in a forest. Earlier, attempts were made by four firefighting aircraft and a helicopter that stopped watering water after sunset.

However, optimism provokes the fact that residential areas are not at risk, while strong winds have been significantly reduced. The ground forces fight a constant battle with the resuscitation.

They also attempt two sections of the 8th Kozaniwhile attempts have been made to reinforce with firefighters from Kozanithe Trikalathe Grevena, Kalambaka and other beautiful counties.

Residents remain on the alert after the “112” that sounded in the afternoon.

According to the latest information, there is a restrained optimism from the Fire Brigade for the Kastoria front.

25 firefighters, 5 vehicles, 1 group of hiking section rushed to the spot, and 2 aircraft attempted during the day. At the same time, there is a subscription from project machines and aquifers.

Fire in Evritania – no settlement is in danger

The fire that has erupted in the afternoon is also underway Domnista Evritania, but without any danger of a settlement.

45 firefighters were mobilized and operating with two groups of 4th EME hikers, 12 vehicles, and up to the “last” sunlight were operating two aircraft and a helicopter.

However, the water throws were few, as the fire broke out late in the afternoon. The spot is excellent rough and the airspace help will be needed in the morning hours on Saturday. At the same time, aquatic OTAs provide subscription.

It is noted that under partial control the fires have been set to Ancient Olympia; Ioannina and Messinia watermill.

Under some control the fire in the Pedini Ioannina area – flames arrived at home

The fire was partially controlled in low vegetation in the Pedini Ioannina area.

In accordance with epirusgatethe flames wrapped home in the area, causing serious damage. There were many gross plots in the area, causing the fire to leave the firefighting forces.

35 firefighters were mobilized for the extinguishing, with one group of 5th hikers, volunteers, 3 vehicles, while 3 aircraft and 1 helicopter were assisted during the daytime efforts.

Under some control the fire in the Messinia Nermilos area

Under some control, the fire that broke out around 13.00 in a farm area in the area Watermill Messinia.

According to the Fire Brigade, the fire was southeast of the Nermilos area, near the settlement. For this reason shortly after 13.00 was sent from 112 to residents to get away from the area Watermill to Kazarma.

To extinguish it, 30 firefighters were mobilized with 2 groups of 9th hikers, 6 vehicles and 4 aircraft.

The winds on the spot, according to the same sources, blow 2 – 4 beaufort northeast.

Under some control the fire in the area of Agios Georgios of Ancient Olympia

Under some control, the fire that broke out on Friday afternoon in a forest area in the area Saint Georgeof ancient Olympia.

According to the Fire Brigade, no residential area was threatened, but the weather was particularly difficult and the area was difficult.

58 firefighters rushed to the spot with 3 groups of hikers from 6th and 18th EME, 14 vehicles, 7 aircraft and 1 helicopter.

No Active Front The Fire in Thesprotia

No active front is now the fire that occurred around 13.50 on Friday in a forest area Gardish Thesprotia, according to a new briefing by the Fire Brigade.

A decisive role in extinguishing the fire in the Mantle Thesprotia played the air forces. Unfortunately, a house was handed over to flames without, however, threatening human lives.

Shortly after 14.00, with a message from 112 the residents in the areas Gardiki, Scandal and Mandrot They were called to move away to the Paramythia area.

The Mayor of Souli – Thesprotia, Athanasios Danisspeaking on SKAI’s radio yesterday, referring to the removal of 600 people to Paramythia, and as he said a house was delivered to the flames in the Gardish.

For the extinguishing operation, 25 firefighters were mobilized with 1 group of 5th EME hikers, 8 vehicles, 3 aircraft and 1 helicopter.

At the same time, there was a subscription from aquifers.

Under control the fire in Halkidiki

One of the helicopters attempted at Kilkis earlier participated in the attempt to extinguish the fire at Neochorage Halkidiki, which was finally under control early Friday night.

No Active Front Fire in Kilkis

No active front is now the fire that occurred in an area near the old KTEO in Kilkis.

Earlier, the message was sent from 112, to the locals to be on alert and to follow the instructions of the authorities. At the same time, businesses, gas stations, a hotel, and an branch of the International University were evacuated.

A warehouse with agricultural machinery has been completely destroyed, and, according to resident testimonies, the fire started by batteries in a photovoltaic park.

76 firefighters with 36 vehicles and 2 groups of hikers of the 2nd EME were attempted to extinguish it. 3 helicopters and 3 aircraft were supported by air.

Heraklion: Under Control the Great Fire on Venetian Walls in the city center

A large mobilization of the Fire Brigade was caused by the fire that broke out at around 8pm on Friday night in the center of Heraklion, within the Venetian walls surrounding the city.

The fire started with large piles of pruning residues, next to the municipal nursery and very close to the Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theater where a theatrical performance was to be held.

The intervention of the Fire Brigade, which is based a few meters away, with 3 vehicles and 10 firefighters, was immediate. The firefighters managed to put the fire under control.

In alert state today Attica, Peloponnese, Boeotia and Euboea

Extreme risk of fire is predicted for today, Saturday in 9 areas of the countryincluding Attica, according to the fire prediction map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

In particular, In alarm mode (Risk Category 5) are the following areas:

  • Attica
  • Kythera
  • Boeotia
  • Euboea
  • Corinthia
  • Argolis
  • Arcadia
  • Messinia
  • Laconia

At the same time very high (4) and high risk (3) It is foreseen in the whole of the other mainland and in several areas of the island.

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The General Secretariat for Civil Protection (civilProtection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection has informed the relevant state -owned government agencies, as well as the regions and municipalities of the above areas, in order to be on increased civil protection readiness to address any immediate fires.

At the same time, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection recommends that citizens are very careful and to avoid actions in the countryside that can cause fire by negligence, such as burning dry grass and branches or cleaning residues, using sparks, cigarettes, etc.

It is also recalled that the burning of the fields are prohibited during the fire period.

In the event that fire is perceived, citizens are requested to immediately notify the Fire Service in the call number 199.

For more information and self -protection guidelines from the dangers of forest fires, citizens can visit the website of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection at civilprotection.gov.gr.