Firefighters are battling multiple fire fronts across the state, amid increasing northerly winds and dry conditions that have prompted a state of alert.
In Attica, two fires are underwayin Menidi – Kokkino Mylo and in Varibompi.
The fire in Menidi – Red Mill the undergrowth is burning, while due to the fire the police have stopped traffic:
- on Avenida Ionias from its intersection with Rua Gritsa,
- on Alamanas Street,
- on Poseidonos Street.
Land and air forces were mobilized for the extinguishment operation.
The fire in Varybompi has been contained
A fire broke out in an area with low vegetation in Varybompi, Attica.
Due to the fire, traffic is being diverted on Tatoiou Street, at the height of the “Leonidas” tavern.
According to the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilia, the fire was contained immediately.
O #fire which broke out at noon in Varybompi awakened nightmarish memories. 11 vehicles, 45 firefighters, 3 aircraft and 3 helicopters were immediately mobilized. Civil Protection forces faced a fire that spread quickly due to weather conditions and managed to… pic.twitter.com/m0nDg2kfAr
– Vassilis Kikilias (@Vkikilias) June 20, 2024
Fire near Lake Volvi – Message 112
A fire also broke out in the area of the village of Limni Volvi, on the outskirts of Thessaloniki.
Through a 112 message, residents of the region are asked to remain prepared.
⚠️ Activation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣
Forest fire in the area of your settlement #Lago_Volvi
❗ Stay ready
‼️ Follow the instructions of the Authorities
ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@pirosvestiki @hellenicpolice
– 112 Greece (@112Greece) June 20, 2024
Fire also in Molaus da Laconia
The mobilization of firefighters was triggered in the early afternoon by a new fire in Molaus, Laconia.
Also in this case, ground and air firefighting forces were mobilized.
Fires in Patima Aspropyrgou, Potamia Sparta
It is recalled that shortly before noon fires broke out in agroforestry areas in the following areas:
- Patima Aspropyrgos: The fire is burning undergrowth and does not threaten homes at this time. 35 firefighters were mobilized with 1 group of pedestrians and 10 vehicles, while 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter provided aerial assistance. Subscriptions are provided by local bodies of water.
- Rivers of Sparta: The fire occurred east of the Potamia area, far from the settlement. There are 50 firefighters, 2 groups of pedestrians, 15 vehicles, 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter operating at the site. Subscriptions are provided by local bodies of water.
The fronts in Sigouni Kalavryta and Kombotades Lamia are under partial control
In Sigouni Kalavryta, The fire that started before noon was partially controlled, according to the Fire Department. The fire occurred north of the Siguni Kalavryton area and is located away from the settlement, in an area with scattered individual houses. To extinguish it, 42 firefighters were mobilized with 2 groups of pedestrians, 13 vehicles and 1 helicopter. Subscriptions are provided by local bodies of water.
A fire that occurred in Lamia Jams. 35 firefighters operate on site with 2 groups of pedestrian units from the 4th EMODE and 10 vehicles, while 2 aircraft operated from the air.
Under partial control the #fire in the Kombotades of Lamia and operate 35 #firemen with 2 groups of hikers from 4th EMODE and 10 vehicles while attempting 2 A/F.
— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) June 20, 2024
At the burn hospital in Lamia
It is noticed that A 63-year-old farmer from the village of Kompotades was taken to Lamia hospital with burns in his arms, legs and abdomen, caused when he tried to contain the fire on the outskirts of the village, according to the RES-EMP.
Scattered outbreaks in Argolis – Message 112 for the evacuation of Dardiza
Meanwhile, scattered outbreaks in the wider area of Dardiza are being fought by firefighters from Argolida, where the fire has persisted since yesterday.
Just before noon, a new message 112 was sent to those in Dardiza Ermionis not to return to their homes and to move to Thermisia and Petrothalassa Ermionis. A similar message was sent to residents yesterday.
⚠️ Activation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣
Forest fire in #Argólis
If you are in the area #Dardiza move away towards #Termia & #Petrothalassa #Hermione
‼️ Follow the instructions of the Authorities
ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@pirosvestiki @hellenicpolice
– 112 Greece (@112Greece) June 20, 2024
Without an active front, the fires in Varis-Koropiou and Schistos Korydallos – The fire in Neoktista Aspropyrgos is partially controlled
There is no active front in the fire that broke out yesterday on a side street on Vari-Koropiou Street.
The fire that broke out shortly after 8 am in low vegetation in a difficult-to-access area in Schisto Korydallos also has no active front.
The fire that broke out early in the morning in undergrowth in Neoktista Aspropyrgos is partially controlled.
Fire in a company in Botanikos
A fire breaks out in a company on Mikeli Street, in Aegaleo. 27 firefighters with 9 vehicles operate on site, while local tanker trucks provide assistance.
Due to the fire, the Police are diverting traffic as follows:
- Neotitos and Mikeli Street
- Neotitos and Orfeos Street
- São de Ana and Orfeu Street
- São Annis and Mikeli Street
The fire at a warehouse in Chalandri is partially controlled
The fire that broke out in wood storage area on Anapausesos street in Chalandri.
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