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2 clusters · 14 sources · 14 days · First seen · Last updated
Wildfires in Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece
Overview
Wildfires have broken out in several Mediterranean regions, with emergency services working to contain the blazes.
In Cyprus, a forest fire between the villages of Yamaçköy and Tirmen was brought under control through a coordinated effort involving the Fire Department, Civil Defense, and the Forestry Department. The response utilized helicopters, a UAV, and ground vehicles. Similarly, in Manisa, Turkey, a lightning strike ignited a fire in the Davutlar neighborhood, which was prevented from reaching residential areas due to rapid intervention by local residents and municipal equipment.
In Greece, a fire occurred in Psychiko, Attica, near the boundary of Veikou Grove and Galatsi. The blaze was brought under control by 64 firefighters and specialized units using ground crews and helicopters. The Athens Arson Investigation Unit has been deployed to determine the cause of the fire.
Entities
Lesvos · Fire Service · Davutlar · Psychiko · Geçitkale-Serdarlı Municipality
Timeline
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8 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesPsychiko wildfire contained after emergency responseA fire in Psychiko, Attica, has been contained after emergency crews, including 64 firefighters and two helicopters, responded to the blaze near Veikou Grove.
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22 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 11 sourcesWildfires contained in Cyprus and Manisa through rapid responseWildfires in Cyprus and Turkey were successfully contained through rapid emergency responses, including aerial support in Cyprus and specialized local firefighting equipment in Manisa.
Sources
en.protothema.gr · greekcitytimes.com · gulfnews.com · kibrisgenctv.com · kibrismanset.com · manisadagundem.com · manisahaberleri.com · master.com.cy · medyagazete.com · mersinhaber.com · sd.fi · sondakikakibris.com · turgutluyanki.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr