The fire that broke out on Friday night in the municipality of Karystos, set alerted the firefighterslocal agencies and residents. Despite the recession observed on Saturday morning, strong winds blow in the area, with intensity reaching 5 beaufort and pumps of up to 7 beaufort, creating a serious risk of resuscitation.
Battle with flames under adverse conditions – continuous alert for resuscitation
Firefighters fought over the flames overnight, and with the first light of the day the constant water drops were re -launched by aerial means, mainly in the Tsakaean region where the biggest problem was found. Although the overall picture of the fire is now better, strong winds make it difficult to extinguish and keep forces on a constant alert.
Impressive mobilization of ground and air forces
The extinguishing operation involves a total of 162 firefighters, with eight hikers (4th, 6th, 9th and 20th EMO), 46 vehicles and dozens of volunteers to enhance the work of the authorities. At the same time, three aircraft (A/F) and two helicopters (E/P) are assisted by air, throwing water to places where access is difficult from the ground.
Significant is the help of aquifers and project machinery by the GEFHA and the Region of Central Greece, which are trying to keep flames away from residential areas and critical infrastructure.
Damnings by order 112 – on alert the residents
Early in the morning, at 04:00, in 112 he sent two consecutive messages to the residents of Limniona and the Tsakaea, inviting them to leave their homes immediately and head to New Styra for security reasons. The mobilization was immediate and without panic, with the authorities coordinating the safe removal of citizens.
Investigations on the causes of fire
By order of the Chief of the Fire Brigade, a special step of the Arson Crimes (DAEE) address has gone to the area in order to investigate the exact causes of the fire. The scenarios examined include all possible, from accident to arson.
The situation remains critical – warnings for strong winds
Despite the relative recession of the fire, strong winds that continue to blow in the area increase the risk of new resuscitation. Authorities remain on a full alert, and residents are called upon to follow the guidelines of civil protection and local authorities.
Summary for the extinguishing business:
- 162 firefighters, 8 groups of hikers, 46 vehicles
- 3 aircraft, 2 helicopters
- Subscription of Volunteers, Aquifers and Project Machinery
- Evacuation businesses through messages 112
- DAEE Scale Researchs the causes of fire
‘They were in danger of houses’
Speaking to evima.gr, a resident of the area described the nightmarish hours when the fire was approaching houses: “When the fire started, no one could have imagined that he would get such an extent so fast.
Within an hour the flames were a breath away from our homes. We have experienced this fiery nightmare in the past in the past and we were very scared. I want to say a big thank you to the firefighters who fought so that our homes would not burn. “
Local authorities are on the alert, watching the course of the fiery front and coordinating population protection actions minute by minute.
The Municipality of Karystos has already set up municipal infrastructure for the hospitality of citizens who have been forced to leave their homes, provided that temporary housing is required. \