The fire that broke out at noon on Sunday in Ritsona Evia continues to burn uncontrollably.
According to initial information, the fire broke out at around 3:30 pm in a factory area with solvents and tars and grew very quickly due to strong winds and flammable materials.
Latest information from local media (evima.gr) reports that the fire is currently advancing in a threatening manner towards a second factory that is under construction in the Ritsona area.
Firefighters lined up along the old Ritsonas Chalkida National Road to prevent the flames from spreading to a wider area, as there are other factories. They are trying to contain the flames inside the recycling plant, where they burn flammable materials, including tires and mattresses.
In the early afternoon, a message was sent by 112 to residents in the area telling them to stay at home with doors and windows closed, due to the danger of smoke.
In the wider area, in addition to many factories, there is also the Ritsona refugee structure, but it is not in danger, as there is no space for the flames to spread beyond the specific area of the recycling factory.