Fire breaks out in Konitsa forest area as two helicopters take off
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- A fire broke out in a forested area of Trapezitsa, Konitsa, Greece.
- Six firefighters and three vehicles were deployed, while two helicopters supported aerial firefighting.
- Authorities said lightning activity had preceded the fire and assigned an investigative unit to examine its cause.
A forest fire broke out in the Trapezitsa area of Konitsa, prompting the deployment of six firefighters, three vehicles and two helicopters.
The blaze began in a rugged, hard-to-reach location, making it difficult for firefighting vehicles to approach. The Fire Service operations center was notified at about 6:10 p.m.
Authorities said the area had experienced intense lightning activity before the fire. An investigative unit dealing with arson-related offenses in Ioannina was mobilized to examine the cause.
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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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