In a state of increased readiness on the morning of Saturday, July 12th the Civil Protection Mechanism was set after the great fire that broke out in factory plastics in Ricona of the Municipality of Halkidiki in Evia.
The fire broke out under uncertain conditions In factory storage space in Ritsona and spread rapidly, causing serious risk to adjacent installations.
The fire spread quickly due to the flammable materials in the area, while the flames literally “licked” the exterior facilities adjacent to the factory, which was saved in “Five”. The mobilization was immediate and the battle with flames is extremely difficult, as toxic smoke from burning plastics flooded the atmosphere.
All the sheets have bent, and the warehouse roof has receded. The business had many solvents, plastic and insulating films, but the causes of the fire are not yet known.
Due to the volume of plastics inside, the fire took very quickly and expanded to the warehouse. It is a separate business from the large plastics industry, which was completely destroyed (warehouse and unit). Conditions for firefighters are quite difficult, as the fire -burden created by the burning of flammable materials is very high.
According to the fire department, the extinguishing will take hours because of the burning materials.
Shortly after 09:00, he sounded a message from an emergency number 112 to residents and visitors to the area, warning of dangerous tobacco and inviting them to stay indoors with doors and windows closed, following the authorities’ instructions.
“Dangerous tobacco in Avlida. Stay indoors. Close doors and windows, “the message said.
Activate 1⃣1⃣2⃣
Fire in Plastic Factory in Industrial Zone #Ritsona of the regional unity #Euboea
Dangerous smoke, stay indoors, close doors and windows
Follow the instructions of the Authorities@PyrosVestiki…
— 112 Greece (@112Greece) July 12, 2025
Extraordinary meters from the region
The reaction of the Region of Central Greece was immediate, with the activation of all its available means and sending aquifers and staff to support the extinguishing project, at the request of the Fire Brigade. At the same time, the Spatial Vice -Mayor of Euboea, Mr. George Kelaiditis, put the Civil Protection, Environment, Health and Veterinary Services, while a detailed announcement was issued with instructions to citizens to protect public health.
In particular, the Central Region warns of the existence of harmful substances and microparticles in the smoke that is emitted, capable of being transported over long distances. The competent services are directly undergoing checks on the impact on the atmosphere, soil and arable products, while preventive measures have already been issued for the general population, and especially for vulnerable groups.
Among the instructions included:
Avoid staying outdoors where they are affected by tobacco.
Hermetically closed windows and doors until definitive extinguishing.
Scholastic cleaning of courtyards, tanks, outdoors and products (vegetables, fruits).
Restriction of children and pets to complete cleaning of the area.
Immediate medical advice for those who show respiratory or related symptoms.
Particular attention is also paid to water tanks and watering animals, which are called upon to remain covered to avoid pollution from the soot and floating particles of the fire.
#Fire in a business area at Avlida’s location of the Municipality of Halkidiki Evia. They attempt 26 #firefighters with 10 vehicles while traveling a special armor.
– Fire Brigade (@PyrosVestiki) July 12, 2025
According to the Fire Brigade, ground forces are operating with 11 vehicles and 26 firefighters.