Rafina Wildfire Subsides After Damaging Homes
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A voracious forest fire on the outskirts of Athens forced more than 1,200 people to evacuate on Thursday in several locations, including the area of Imeros Pefkos, a few kilometres from the international airport of the Greek capital. The flames spread quickly through low vegetation due to strong winds, reaching residential areas where at least five houses were burned, according to the deputy mayor of Rafina. Some 170 firefighters, supported by 1…
For another 24 hours, the Fire Department tested its endurance, as for the second day, forces from land and air had to show high reflexes and fight with the…More...
The new fire that started on Thursday afternoon from Rafina, heading towards Spata, leaves behind burned houses, damaged infrastructure and forest areas that are turning to ash.
"The active ''front'' at the moment is in the settlement of Etos Liofyti, it is on the border of Spata - Pikermi, where aerial vehicles are constantly operating. And the situation I can say is that... Mayor of Spata: The fire is partially under control - We will be on alert all night - NAFTEMPORIKI
The fire that broke out in Pikermi is heading to Spata and is spreading rapidly, burning houses and cars and threatening the surrounding areas. Authorities have sent emergency evacuation messages to critical zones, while fire crews struggle with scattered outbreaks and reenactments. The situation is being closely monitored, as the main front moves towards Spata and roads begin to be restored after temporary traffic interruptions. Citizens are ur…
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