A fire that broke out in the vegetationbetween two factories on Karamanli Avenue on the Helidonous Stream in Acharnes, caused a nightmare that lasted all night, enormous damage and ecological destruction. The fierce battle of the firefighters continues to this hour.
A paper mill has been completely destroyed. Fire is still burning inside the fuel-filled facility. Explosions have been repeated, while thick, black, toxic smoke has made the atmosphere suffocating. Firefighters have not yet been able to enter the factory because temperatures are still dangerously high. The adjacent plastics factory was also engulfed in flames overnight and was badly damaged.
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At this time, the fire situation has improved and there is no active front in the Helidonous stream. However, the outbreaks inside the factory are still quite worrying. 88 firefighters, dozens of volunteers and municipal water trucks remain on site.
Nightmare all night long
The nighttime images were nightmarish. Two messages were sent via 112 to residents in the wider area, urging people near Rematis Helidonous to stay indoors and close doors and windows due to the toxic smoke. Residents were also told to be ready to evacuate, but this turned out not to be necessary. The fire was contained to the industrial area.
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Measures to prevent smoke inhalation
EODY, within the scope of public health protection, recommends the adoption of the following measures to avoid smoke inhalation in the event of a fire:
- In the event of conditions that favor intense exposure to smoke, it is recommended to leave the area, if possible, while the phenomenon remains intense.
- If evacuation is not possible, stay indoors as much as possible and keep indoor air as clean as possible by following the recommendations below: Keep windows and doors closed and use air conditioning with indoor air recirculation and well-maintained filters.
- Avoid smoking indoors.
- Avoid using a vacuum cleaner (electric or conventional).
- In the absence of smoke outside, we ventilate the interior spaces to renew the air by opening the windows.
- Avoid outdoor activities while there is smoke.