Alarm raised Tuesday afternoon in the area Sandbag of the Municipality of Orestiada, when a fire broke out in a farm area. The fire, up to this time, is mainly burning farm and at the moment he has not arrived at residential areasaccording to first information.

Local authorities are on the alert as strong winds prevail in the area, with gusts reaching 3 to 6 beaufort. This significantly makes the work of firefighting forces significantly and increases the risk of expanding the fiery front.

Strengthening forces and aerial in battle with flames

To deal with fire were mobilized immediately 31 firefighters with 11 vehicles, as well as one section of a section of the 7th EME. At the same time, three fire aircraft and two helicopters were thrown into the extinguishing operation, carrying out pumping water from air to rough spots.

Important is the subscription from aquifers as well as workplace machinery and the Armed Forces who are trying to create firefighting and support the firefighters. Efforts continue with unabated intensity to complete the fire and protecting the surrounding areas.