Alarm rang Monday afternoon in Fthiotida, When a fire broke out in an olive grove near the pumping stationin an area particularly dangerous due to the presence of fuel. The fire department was immediately mobilized, and the fire spread quickly due to strong winds.
Fire near Fuel Installations – Immediate Mobilization
According to the Fire Department’s briefing, the fire manifested in 17:30 on the afternoon of Monday 30 June 2025causing strong concern as the front moved dangerously near the backstagewhere fuel tanks are found.
The Coordinating Center of Business gave an immediate order to take off of two types of type PZL from Lamia Airportwhile the air forces were strengthened with two more aircraft. At the same time, on the front of the fire they were called Fire Brigade forceswith aquifers and hiking sections.
Difficult conditions: strong winds and transmission of fire
The conditions in the area were particularly adverse. The strong winds blowing at that time contributed to the rapid spread of fire, which quickly passed from the olive groves to hollycreating dense black smoke that covered the backs and pear.
The difficulty of accessing the spot, as well as the fear of expanding the fire to residential areas and infrastructure, have reinforced the need for immediate and coordinated intervention.
The extinguishing operation and the risk of infrastructure
The Fire Brigade is in full swing with the aim of encircle and control of firein order to protect critical infrastructure and prevent the possibility of uncontrolled spread. Authorities are closely monitoring the evolution, while local bodies and volunteers are boosting the effort.
Although so far they have not been reported Injuries or damage to housesthe risk for fuel tanks It remains high, and every movement of the forces is made carefully and based on an emergency plan.
Shortly before 18:00 it also meant “112” warning of a forest fire in the pear of Stylida Municipality with the directive that residents were on alert.
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