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Halkidiki wildfire in Greece

Overview

A devastating wildfire in the Halkidiki region of Greece, specifically affecting areas such as Sithonia and Sivri, has transitioned from an active front to a phase of recession. Investigations by the Arson Crimes Directorate (DAEE) suggest the blaze was caused by an electrical grid short circuit after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto a power pole.

The fire necessitated large-scale evacuations, with 481 people moved to safety, some via sea to Sani and Thessaloniki, due to high tourist activity and limited road access. Reported damage includes homes in the Nautilos settlement and the Sithonia theater. Additional infrastructure damage has been confirmed, including a biological treatment plant and vehicles in residential areas.

Firefighting efforts involved hundreds of personnel, including specialized units and a contingent from Moldova participating in a European pre-deployment program. While the main fire front has been significantly contained, crews continue to battle scattered active hotspots in difficult terrain and ravines to prevent reignition. The road connecting Kassandra to Foukra remains closed as authorities monitor the situation. During the operation, two firefighters required medical treatment, one for illness and another for a sprain.

Recent assessments indicate that approximately 4,000 stremma of forest land were burned. While the fire in Siviri has been brought under control, authorities remain on high alert for potential flare-ups driven by strong winds. Aerial support, consisting of six aircraft and one helicopter, remains active to assist ground crews in managing difficult-to-reach areas.

Entities

Halkidiki · Siviri · Cassandra · Sivri · Yiannis Koufidis

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Timeline

  1. about 4 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 35 sources FAST-MOVING
    Halkidiki wildfire brought under control after mass evacuations

    A major wildfire near Siviri, Halkidiki, has been brought under control. Authorities evacuated 481 people by land and sea, and crews continue to battle scattered hotspots to prevent reignition.

  2. about 14 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Halkidiki wildfire caused by electrical grid short circuit

    A wildfire in Halkidiki, Greece, was caused by an electrical grid short circuit after winds knocked a tree onto a power pole. Firefighters remain on alert to prevent reignition.

Sources

alfavita.gr · brif.mk · capital.gr · christianitytoday.com · clubz.bg · cnn.gr · dimokratia.gr · e-typos.com · efsyn.gr · enikos.gr · ertnews.gr · ethnos.gr · iefimerida.gr · insider.gr · koutipandoras.gr · lawandorder.gr · lifo.gr · neosagon.gr · onetz.de · paraskhnio.gr · pelop.gr · press-gr.com · protagon.gr · purplemedia.com.ar · sdk.mk · seleo.gr · tanea.gr · telegraph.md · terraavista.blogosfera.uol.com.br · thessnews.gr · tokarfi.gr · tovima.gr · vesti.bg · vistina.com.mk · wz.de · ziardesuceava.ro

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