Fire in Mantra, Megara, Rhodes and Laconia: Battle with Fla-ups

Firefighters battled the blaze for the fourth day as thousands of acres of greenery in Mantra, Megara, Rhodes and Laconia were left in ashes.

The situation in Mandra and Megara is now considered under control, but the fire department is on high alert as there is always a risk of resurgence due to high temperatures.

The situation in Giafa was difficult before daylight, while it remained calm in Agia Sodra and Agios Ioannis Korakas.

Due to the fire, the police have stopped vehicular traffic in both traffic streams on the old Athens-Thebes highway from the height of the Hurricane gas station to Villas.

A barrage of messages to evacuate solutions from 112

News rained in from 112 in the last hours to evacuate settlements in Mandra and Meghara.

Initially, 112 called for the evacuation of 4 residences. In particular, he called for the evacuation of people from Agios Sotira, Paleokountoura, Panorama Mantras and Paleochori to Oinoi.

⚠️ Implementation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

🆘 If you are in the areas #Agios_Saviour #Paleokoundoura, #Panorama #Mantras & #paleochory Exit now #Alcohol

🔥 Forest fire

‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities

ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnloeCt@Pyroswestiki@Hellenic Police

— 112 Grease (@112grease) July 20, 2023

After 18.00, 112 was called back to send Oinoi to Erythras and a little later Agios Ioannis Korakas to Mantra.

⚠️ Implementation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

🆘 If you are in the area #Alcohol Exit now #Red

🔥 Forest fire in your area

‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities

ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnloeCt@Pyroswestiki@Hellenic Police

— 112 Grease (@112grease) July 20, 2023

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🆘 If you are in the area #Agios_Ioannis_KorakasNow empty #Pen

🔥 Forest fire in your area

‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities

ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@Pyroswestiki@Hellenic Police

— 112 Grease (@112grease) July 20, 2023

Agios followed the new message to expel Panteleimonas to Erythras.

⚠️ Implementation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

🆘 If you are in the area #Agios PanteleimonNow empty #Red

🔥 Forest fire in your area

‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities

ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@Pyroswestiki@Hellenic Police

— 112 Grease (@112grease) July 20, 2023

After 19.00 the settlement of Kiafa was also evacuated, causing a 112 message to be sent to residents to evacuate the area and head towards Mantra – Elefsina. Specifically, the message reads: “If you are in the Kiafa region, evacuate now to Mantra – Elefsina. Forest fire in your area. Follow the instructions of the authorities,” he said.

⚠️ Implementation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

🆘 If you are in the area #GiabaNow empty #Pen – #Eleusis

🔥 Forest fire in your area

‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities

ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@Pyroswestiki@Hellenic Police

— 112 Grease (@112grease) July 20, 2023

Damage done so far in Megara and Mantra

Municipality of Megario: Total records of 6 residences, commercial premises, warehouses, stables etc.. 3 of these buildings are classified as hazardous for use, 1 temporarily unusable pending repairs and 2 as fit for use requiring minor repairs.

Mantras Municipality – Idilyas: 20 total records of damage to residences, commercial premises, warehouses, stables etc. Of these buildings, 8 are classified as unsafe for use, 7 are temporarily unusable pending repairs and 5 are classified as fit for use with minor repairs.

Fire at Rhodes: A series of explosions on the front from Apollo to Lerma

Tonight is expected to be a tough night for Rhodes. The fire is burning on all 4 fronts and continues to burn in the evening due to lack of air support for firefighters.

As rodiaki.gr reports, the most dangerous front of the fire in Rhodes is burning between Apollo and Lermas, which is why firefighters are intensifying their efforts to control and control it as much as possible, and until aerial vehicles can fly again.

Earlier and in the area of ​​Prophet Elias the situation was very dangerous because the fire was dangerous for the facilities and antennas located in that area, but in the end the worst was avoided.

However, according to rodiaki.gr, all fire brigades are simultaneously trying to deal with the front areas of the fire and all the explosions created by ash and sparks. However, the effort has been underway since last Tuesday afternoon.

Early Friday is expected to be difficult for firefighters as extreme heat wave temperatures, along with strong winds, make their work difficult.

The fire in Laconia was extinguished

According to ERT all fronts of the fire in Laconia are under control after inhumane efforts by the fire service. There are only minor eruptions handled by walking parties. According to the first estimates, 3.5-4 thousand hectares of forests and agricultural lands have been burnt.