Firefighters are facing a new fire front.
New fire manifested itself in a grassy area in Sirin the Antimáquia area.
Strong fire department forces
There are 20 firefighters working at the scene with 8 vehicles, and 1 helicopter was also called to assist.
Volunteers, project machinery and municipal water transporters provide support.
Strong winds blow in the region.
Fire also on Chios
Fire is also underway in the west Chiosin the area Iron clothes. The fire is burning a wooded area, according to the Fire Department.
Through a 112 message, residents of the Metohi area of Chios were asked to move to Metohi beach.
“If you are in the Metohi area of Chios, please move away towards Metohi beach. You are following the instructions of the authorities,” the message reads.
⚠️ Activation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣
Forest fire in #Chios
If you are in the area #But not #Chios go away to the beach #To share
‼️ Follow the instructions of the Authorities
ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@pirosvestiki@hellenicpolice
– 112 Greece (@112Greece) July 1, 2024
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