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Greece faces multiple wildfires and high fire risk across several regions
Greece is facing multiple wildfire fronts and high fire risk levels across several regions. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued warnings for a very high fire risk (category 4) in Attica, Evia, Crete, the Cyclades, and several Aegean islands including Lesvos, Chios, Samos, and Ikaria.
Active firefighting operations are underway in several locations. In Karystos, Evia, a fire in low vegetation has prompted 112 emergency alerts and evacuations for residents in Theatropoli, Osmaes, and Erodios. The operation involves 60 firefighters, 21 vehicles, 4 helicopters, and 9 aircraft. Simultaneously, a fire in Mytikas, Thiva, has broken out near a solar park, requiring 42 firefighters and 8 aircraft. In Paiania, a fire has affected crops and a solar park.
Additionally, a fire in the Konitsa area remains uncontrolled due to strong winds. Authorities have advised citizens to avoid activities that could cause sparks, such as burning dry grass or using outdoor grills, and to follow all emergency instructions.
Entities
Attica · Crete · Evia · Fire Service · Fire Service of Greece · General Secretariat for Civil Protection · Karistos · Karystos · Konitsa · Paiania · Serres · Serres Fire Service
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A forest fire occurred in Trapézitsa, Konitsa, involving 6 firefighters and 2 vehicles.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two helicopters were deployed to combat the forest fire in Konitsa.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Arson Crimes Unit of Serres has been mobilized to investigate the causes of the fire. www.rthess.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] A fire broke out in low vegetation in the Theodorio area of the Sinthiki municipality in Serres. www.rthess.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The fire in Serres was responded to by 12 firefighters and 5 vehicles. www.rthess.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Sinthiki Municipality assisted the firefighting efforts with water tankers. www.rthess.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fire in the Theodorio area of Serres was brought under control. www.rthess.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] A major fire in Karystos, Evia, prompted 112 emergency alerts and evacuations. www.onvolos.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · www.efsyn.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] A large fire in Konitsa's Trapezitsa area has been burning for three days. www.thessaliatv.gr · www.proson.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Fires in Paiania and Thiva are affecting agricultural land and solar parks. www.madata.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] A fire broke out in low vegetation in Paiania, near the Attiki Odos. www.madata.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Konitsa fire operation included 85 firefighters and 10 specialized hiking teams. www.thessaliatv.gr · www.proson.gr