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Fire breaks out in Diasella, Elis, as 112 alert sounds

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A major fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Saturday in agricultural and forest land near Diasella, in Greece’s Elis region.
  • Firefighters deployed 45 personnel, 15 vehicles, two foot teams and six aircraft, with water tankers from the local municipality also assisting.
  • Authorities activated the 112 emergency system, telling residents and others in the area to remain in the village square, while a fire-investigation unit examined the cause.

A major fire broke out Saturday afternoon near Diasella in Elis, prompting a large-scale response from Greece’s Fire Service and an emergency alert for people in the area.

The fire started at about 3:30 p.m. in agricultural and forest land in the municipality of Andritsaina-Krestena. Forty-five firefighters are working at the scene, supported by two foot teams from the 18th EMODE unit and 15 fire engines.

Six firefighting aircraft are dropping water from the air as ground crews try to contain the flames. The municipality of Andritsaina-Krestena has also sent water tankers to support the operation.

The 112 emergency system was activated alongside the firefighting effort. Residents and others in Diasella were told to remain in the village square and follow instructions from the authorities.

The response comes as the area faces a high fire risk, classified at category 3. The Elis Fire Investigation Unit for Arson Crimes has been mobilized to examine the circumstances and determine how the fire started.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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