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Fire breaks out in Skallountia, Elis, with 10 aircraft joining firefighting effort as 112 alert urges readiness

From Kathimerini · () Greek

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  • A fire broke out Sunday afternoon in agricultural and forested land in Skallountia, Elis.
  • Authorities mobilized 38 firefighters, three foot teams, volunteers, nine vehicles, and aircraft for the response.
  • A 112 alert urged residents to remain ready as the firefighting operation was reinforced.

A fire broke out Sunday afternoon in agricultural and forested land in Skallountia, in Greece’s Elis region.

The Fire Service Operations Center was notified at about 4 p.m. Authorities mobilized 38 firefighters, three foot teams from the 18th E.M.O.D.E. unit, volunteers, and nine vehicles.

Six aircraft initially joined the aerial firefighting operation. As the response continued, authorities decided to reinforce the effort, bringing the total number of aircraft involved to 10. A 112 alert was issued urging readiness.

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