Overnight battle with flames give them firefighters in the area Hawk to Ilia. The fire, which broke out earlier in a farm area, mobilized strong ground and air forces, which are now not flying due to night.
According to the latest Fire Brigade, 102 firefighters participate in the extinguishing operation, with 4 groups of hikers and 28 vehicles. At the same time, by 21:00 14 aerial means (airplanes and helicopters) contributed, while the work of the firefighters is reinforced by aquifers and work machinery of local government.
The authorities remain in stand-by for the protection settlements and crops.
The fire burns in a regenerated pine forest, which has been burned in the past and is difficult to access and does not threaten residential areas.
Speaking to RES – EIA, the Vice -Mayor of Ilia, Nikos Korovessishe argued that “the front of the fire, which was the most dangerous and headed towards the community, has been defined, like another front to the slope of Geraki.”
In order to better address the emergency, the Coordinating Local Body (STO) of the Regional Unit of Ilia and the Municipality of Ilida is meeting in Peristeri, in the presence of the competent bodies of Civil Protection, the Fire Brigade, the Region and the Local Government. The purpose of the meeting is to immediately evaluate the situation, to enhance planning and coordinate all available means.
Among the extinguishing forces is attempted by Romanian firefighters.