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2 clusters · 6 sources · 11 days · First seen · Last updated

Firefighting accidents in Greece

Overview

A series of accidents involving firefighting equipment and personnel has been reported in Greece.

In the Konitsa region, a firefighting helicopter experienced a mechanical failure while performing water collection operations to combat a lightning-triggered forest fire on Mount Tymphi. Both crew members were reported safe.

In the Kymi area of Evia, a firefighting vehicle overturned during surveillance operations following a previous fire. Two seasonal firefighters were transported to Kymi Hospital for precautionary examinations; they were reported to be in good health without serious injuries.

Entities

Mount Tymphi · EKAB · Kallithea · Konitsa · Kymi Hospital

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Kymi: Firefighting vehicle overturns in Misokampos

    Two seasonal firefighters were hospitalized for precautionary checks after their firefighting vehicle overturned in Misokampos, Kymi, while monitoring an area previously affected by fire.

  2. 15 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Konitsa: Firefighting helicopter suffers mechanical failure during forest fire

    A firefighting helicopter suffered a mechanical failure while battling a lightning-induced forest fire on Mount Tymphi near Konitsa, Greece. Both crew members are safe.

Sources

cretaone.gr · ertnews.gr · ieidiseis.gr · lykavitos.gr · thenewspaper.gr · thetoc.gr