Firefighting forces are battling on the fronts of the fire in Attica, Evia, Messinia, and Kythera. More specifically:
Fire in low vegetation in Drosopigi Attica – Firefighting forces reinforced – 112 messages for evacuation from Drosopigi and Kryoneri
Firefighting forces operating at the fire that broke out in low vegetation in the area of Drosopigi Attica have been reinforced. Specifically, 102 firefighters, 3 foot patrol teams, 36 vehicles, volunteers, 2 aircraft, and 3 helicopters have been mobilized. Water tankers from local municipalities are providing support. Additionally, two 112 messages were issued for residents of the areas of Drosopigi and Kryoneri to evacuate. Specifically, the messages state: “If you are in the area of Drosopigi, evacuate via Afidnon Street towards Afidnes and the National Road. Follow the instructions of the Authorities. If you are in the area of Kryoneri, evacuate via the National Road towards Athens.”
ELAS has implemented traffic regulations in the area of Drosopigi Attica due to the ongoing fire.
Specifically, vehicle traffic has been halted on Kryoneri Avenue from the height of the Kryoneri junction and on Leoforos Lefkis from the height of Kolokotroni Street.
Pissonas Evia: Scattered infrastructure burning, 4 firefighters lightly injured
A titanic battle is being fought by firefighters in Pissonas Evia, trying to contain the massive flames and combat the thick black smoke that has covered the entire area.
Many firefighters are operating with self-sacrifice, passing through the burning front to create firebreaks and protect small scattered units and facilities.
As reported, two fire trucks were engulfed by flames and completely destroyed when surrounded by the fire. Their crews were forced to abandon them to save their lives under adverse conditions. Shortly afterward, their crews, consisting of 4 firefighters, were searched for, found lightly injured, and transported by ambulance to Chalkida General Hospital for first aid.
The Regional Governor of Central Greece, Mr. Fanis Spanos, speaking to APE-MPE, stated characteristically that “the fire is uncontrollable. The situation is very difficult, as it is burning everything in its path. The ground forces, although reinforced, are unable to contain the destruction.”
The Regional Governor reiterated the call for reinforcement of aerial means, as the very large front is moving uncontrollably in all directions, with the wind constantly changing direction and hampering firefighting efforts.
Fire in Polythia Messinia – 112 message for evacuation from the settlement Monastiri
A new message via 112 was sent to residents of the Monastiri Messinia area to evacuate towards Aeto due to the fire that broke out at 12 noon in a forested area in Polythia Messinia. Specifically, the message states: “Forest fire in your area. If you are in the Monastiri Messinia area, evacuate towards Aeto. Follow the instructions of the Authorities.” According to the Fire Service, the fire started around 12:08 and escalated, while initial reports indicate that two warehouses in Kryoneri Messinia have been damaged, though the final assessment will be made once firefighting efforts are completed.
At the scene, 84 firefighters are operating with two teams of foot sections from the 9th and 18th EMOED, 30 vehicles, while for aerial firefighting, 7 aircraft and 2 helicopters have been deployed. Support is provided by water tankers and OTA machinery. Additionally, two more settlements have been evacuated, specifically Kryoneri and Sellas.
Fire in Kythera: Message from 112 for the evacuation of the areas Pitsinianika and Kalokerines
Continuous messages are being sent from 112 to residents of settlements in Kythera due to the large wildfire that broke out in the morning in the Pitsinades area.
Shortly before 16:30, a message was sent from 112 to residents of the settlements Pitsinianika and Kalokerines to move away from these areas and head towards Livadi.
It is reminded that with previous messages from 112, residents were asked to evacuate from the settlements Aroniadika, Pitsinades, Mylopotamos, Araioi, Piso Pigadi, Kato Chora, Dourgianika, Perlegianika, Lianianika, and Kominianika.
Source: APE-MPE
