AKFA chemical factory fire in Chalkida

A fire broke out on the afternoon of Thursday, September 24, at the AKFA chemical and paint factory located in Vathy Avlida, Chalkida. Due to the nature of the materials stored on-site, emergency services responded with significant force.

A total of 18 firefighters and 8 vehicles, including a specialized boom vehicle, were deployed to manage the incident. The Municipality of Chalkida also assisted by providing water tankers to support the firefighting efforts.

The fire was brought under partial control quickly and was subsequently fully extinguished. Authorities reported that the blaze did not threaten to spread to neighboring facilities or areas. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and the Evia Arson Crimes Investigation Unit has been mobilized to investigate the circumstances of the incident.