It’s better the image of the fire that broke out at dawn in an inaccessible area in Mola Kalyva, at the first “foot” of Halkidiki. Strong forces of the Fire Service and infantry units remain on the spot trying to control the last fires, while the firefighting operation involves forces of the Region of Central Macedonia, the Municipality of Kassandra, the forest department, volunteers and residents of the area.
The water drops are continued by four cannons, since according to the latest information from the Fire Service, the situation is clearly improved. Most of the outbreaks have been inspected and there are two or three more to be inspected, but they do not threaten a residential area.
THE Mayor of Kassandra Anastasia Chalkiain statements to the Athenian / Macedonian News Agency, confirmed that “Right now, the situation is much better. The help of the air means was catalytic, while a coordinated effort was made by all, volunteers, farmers, municipality, region and forest department under the orders of the Fire Service “.
Ms. Chalkia announced that since the early hours of the morning she had contacted the Vice President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schoinas, by phone, in order to inform him about the fire that broke out in the area. The mayor thanked all those involved in the firefighting operation, while praising the work of firefighters and volunteers.
Regarding the cause of the fire, the mayor said “From what I have heard, it seems that someone burned branches while during the last week there is a ban. He left it thinking it was gone. At 9 Beaufort, however, in the early hours of the morning, it dispersed in many places. “
At the same time, he drew the attention of all the owners who have their houses in the forest. “The irresponsibility of some people can not be controlled. I am scared of the houses that are in the forest and have pines. Owners should have their plots clean, deforested and take all necessary precautions to protect their homes as the fire walks from the ground. “There can be no fire department next to every house.”
In #fire in a forest area in the area of ​​Mola Kalyva, Halkidiki, they operate 150 # firefighters with 6 groups of pedestrian sections, 40 vehicles and 4 A / F. Assistance from volunteer firefighters and aquifers.
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