A fire broke out this evening in Zoodochos Pigi, on Samos, and is ongoing.
Due to the impassability of the area, a 2,000 meter installation was required with EMODE and men from the Samos Fire Department, as well as volunteers.
#Fire in a wooded area in Cape Leek, on your island #Samos.
They perform 36 #firemen with 2 groups of hikers from the 14th EMODE, 7 vehicles and Volunteers, while attempting 1 E/P.— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) October 19, 2024
Furthermore, the Commander of DIPYN, the Firefighters, EMODE, the Mayor of Eastern Samos and the Brigadier General are also on site.
According to a statement from the Fire Department, 36 firefighters, 2 pedestrian unit teams, and 7 vehicles operate at the scene. Previously, he also tried aerial means.