Fire Now: Vassilis Kigilias emergency in Evia

Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kigilias has made an emergency visit to Evia due to the fire.

Fires in Evia: Winds blow in Fiery Triangle – and new 112 to evacuate residents

One firefighter was injured

Meanwhile, according to the fire department, a firefighter with five years of duty working on the fire in Evia was slightly injured. According to the fire department, he suffered minor burns and was taken to Alivery Health Center.

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The fire broke out at around 15:17 in a wooded area near the settlement of Petreez and, as the fire department informed, immediately took on dangerous proportions due to strong northerly winds blowing in the area.

“Consignment” of messages from 112

New A message was sent by 112 to the residents of Koskina area.

According to the fire department, a new message was issued at 20:15 as many residents returned to Koskina village.

Specifically, the message stated:

“If you are in Koskina area, move towards Zarakes via Karystou Provincial Road.”

Note that a message was posted for the same solution at 15:46.

Emergency information from the fire department

Earlier, in the emergency conference, the representative of the fire department, Mr. Vas Vatragogiannis noted that the fire, which broke out in a forest area near the Petries residence at 3:17 pm today, took an immediate and mainly dangerous rate. Due to strong northerly winds in the area.

For this reason, Mr. As Vatragogiannis said, “It was necessary to issue messages from 112 to 4 (ss: until then), first to inform the residents near the fire area, and then to remove them. Settlements, Krieza, Koskina and Petries.

An emergency briefing on the bushfire was carried out by a fire brigade press officer. https://t.co/cl5ng6L8mg pic.twitter.com/iT1UDqaaaI

– Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) July 29, 2024

Powerful forces

189 firemen from 9 infantry divisions and 56 vehicles and a large number of volunteers are engaged in fighting the fire. 26 aerial means have been allocated for aerial firefighting, namely 16 aircraft and 10 helicopters, of which 2 are for their coordination.

Local government water tankers and construction machinery are assisting in the extinguishing operation.

As a precaution, a fire boat has been dispatched to the area and coast guards have been deployed along the coast with flotation devices.

Also, ELAS forces have been deployed to facilitate the evacuation of residents.

Coordination of all fire brigades is carried out by the Olympus Mobile Operations Center.