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EKAV on high alert due to wildfire in Siviri, Halkidiki
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EKAV on high alert due to wildfire in Siviri, Halkidiki

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV) is on high alert due to a wildfire in Siviri, Halkidiki.
  • Four ambulances, a mobile medical unit, and other vehicles are deployed for medical coverage during the evacuation.
  • One firefighter was transported to the hospital with a leg injury, and EKAV remains coordinated with relevant authorities.

Greece's National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV) has heightened its operational readiness in response to a significant wildfire raging in the Siviri region of Halkidiki. The agency mobilized its resources immediately to provide medical support for the ongoing evacuation efforts.

On the ground, four ambulances, one mobile medical unit, two small-volume vehicles, and two immediate intervention motorcycles are actively engaged. These teams comprise rescuers and medical personnel dedicated to offering prompt health assistance wherever necessary during the emergency operations.

During the firefighting and evacuation efforts, one firefighter sustained an injury to their lower leg and was subsequently transported to the General Hospital of Polygyros for treatment. EKAV continues to maintain full operational readiness and is in constant coordination with all involved agencies.

The agency is prepared to further bolster its forces if the evolving circumstances of the wildfire and evacuation demand additional medical support, ensuring a comprehensive response to the crisis.

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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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