The picture was better in the morning than in the fires which happened yesterday, Tuesday, in the regional unit Kilkis.
Fire in agroforestry area of the region is under control Kilkis Pine Forest while the fire remains confined to an agroforestry area in Kilkis Blackberrieswhich started in North Macedonia.
In Pefkodasos, 25 firefighters, a pedestrian section and 8 vehicles have been working since the morning, and in Mouries, 30 firefighters and 13 vehicles remain.
It should be recalled that late in the evening a message was sent from 112 about the fire in Pefkodassos, urging citizens to remain alert.
⚠️ Activation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣
Forest fire in the region #Pine forest County #Paionias
❗ Get ready
‼️ Follow the instructions of the Authorities
ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnloeCt@pirosvestiki@hellenicpolice
– 112 Greece (@112Greece) July 30, 2024
Night battle against the flames in Serres
Meanwhile, firefighters fought the flames throughout the night in Achladochori Serres. In the morning the situation improved, with the help of aerial resources that began to drop water at first light.
The fire has been burning for 14 days on Mount Orvilos and according to ERT, it was reignited due to strong winds and spread near the chapel of Analipsi, 4 kilometers from Achladochori.
At night, a message was sent to the residents of the region to prepare themselves.
⚠️ Activation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣
Forest fire in #Achladochori #Serron
❗ Get ready
‼️ Follow the instructions of the Authorities
ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@pirosvestiki@hellenicpolice
– 112 Greece (@112Greece) July 30, 2024
The area also crossed into Bulgarian territory, although it is estimated that over 15,000 acres were burned.
B. Kikilias: Three fires in one hour in Kilkis, at a distance of 1.5-2 km from each other