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ATV Fire Sparks Blaze in Zakynthos Forest; Driver and Son Escape
🇬🇷 Greece /Disasters & Emergencies

ATV Fire Sparks Blaze in Zakynthos Forest; Driver and Son Escape

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fire broke out in a difficult-to-access forest area in Marathias, Zakynthos, Greece, reportedly caused by a "buggy" type ATV.
  • The driver and his son narrowly escaped the vehicle as it caught fire, with strong winds hindering firefighting efforts.
  • Emergency services, including firefighters, a special unit, volunteers, and aerial support, are working to contain the blaze, and a 112 alert has been issued for nearby residents.

A fire erupted in a remote forest area in Marathias, Zakynthos, Greece, reportedly ignited by a four-wheeled "buggy"-style ATV. The exact circumstances leading to the fire remain unclear.

According to reports from ERT, the driver and his son managed to escape the vehicle just in time, avoiding injury. The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds in the region, complicating the efforts of the firefighting teams.

Currently, 22 firefighters with 8 vehicles, supported by a ground unit from the 17th EMAK (Special Unit for Disaster Response), are battling the blaze. Volunteers and water tankers from the Municipality and Regional Administration are also assisting. Two aircraft and one helicopter are providing aerial support to the operation.

An alert has been issued via the 112 emergency number to inform residents and visitors in the broader Marathias area to remain vigilant.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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