Sub control raised the fire that broke out on Tuesday noon in a forest area in Grevenaafter a coordinated firefighter operation.

To the attempt extinguishing A total of 32 firefighters participated, with the support of two hikers from the 8th EMO, eight vehicles and one helicopter, which carried out multiple water drops. At the same time, they were operating aquifers and digging machines of the Municipality of Deskatis, significantly enhancing the treatment of fire.

Statements by Mayor Deskatis

In his statements to RES-EIA, Dimitris Kotas Mayor Dimitris Kotas confirmed that “All active fronts have been extinguished and the helicopter is constantly pouring on the mountain parts where there are petty bastards and it is impossible to access hiking sections.”. The operational readiness of the firefighters and the help of the helicopter have proved to be crucial to limiting the fire to an area of inaccessible points.

Authorities remain on alert as the area continues to monitor any resuscitation in order to fully ensure the safety of the forest area in Descati Grevena.