Large wildfire breaks out on Lefkada, one settlement evacuated

34 firefighters are operating in the area with two groups of hikers from the 5th EMODE and 10 vehicles, while water tankers from the Local Government are also assisting.

A fire that broke out in a forest area yesterday afternoon in the Agios Nikitas area of Lefkada has been brought under partial control. A total of 75 firefighters are operating at the scene with five teams of on-foot units from the 5th and 6th EMODE departments and 20 vehicles. Local government water tankers and construction machinery are also providing assistance in the extinguishing work. It is noted that yesterday a little […]

The fire that broke out on Sunday afternoon in a forest area in the area of Agios Nikitas, in Lefkada, is in a state of decline. A message via 112 has been sent to the residents of… The fire in Lefkada is in a state of decline, but strong winds are blowing in the area - NAFTEMPORIKI

Large wildfire breaks out on Lefkada, one settlement evacuated

A large wildfire has broken out in a forested area south of Agios Nikitas, on the island of Lefkada, prompting the evacuation of a nearby settlement.

A fire broke out today at noon in a forest area in the Agios Nikitas area of Lefkada. 34 firefighters were mobilized with 2 groups of hikers of the 5th EMODE, 10 vehicles and a helicopter. A message from "112" calls on those in the area to be ready to abandon it. #Fire in a forest area in the Agios Nikitas area of Lefkada. 34 #firefighters were mobilized with 2 groups of hikers of the 5th EMODE, 10 vehicles and 1 E/P. Assistance from local wat…

An alarm was raised at the Fire Department at noon on Sunday (23/3) after a fire broke out in Lefkada. More...