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Fire Erupts in Thessaloniki; Ground and Air Resources Deployed
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Fire Erupts in Thessaloniki; Ground and Air Resources Deployed

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fire broke out in low vegetation in Lachanas, Thessaloniki, on Friday afternoon, prompting a large-scale firefighting response.
  • 25 firefighters with a specialized unit and seven vehicles are on-site, supported by volunteers and aerial resources including two helicopters.
  • An investigation unit has been mobilized to determine the cause of the fire.

A fire erupted in low vegetation in the Lachanas area of Thessaloniki on Friday afternoon, triggering a swift and robust response from the Fire Service. The blaze began around 6:30 PM, immediately drawing 25 firefighters, a specialized ground unit, and seven vehicles to the scene.

Firefighting efforts are being bolstered by volunteers and aerial support. Two helicopters are actively involved in combating the flames, alongside water tankers provided by the Municipality of Langadas. The coordinated response aims to contain and extinguish the fire as quickly as possible.

Simultaneously, the Thessaloniki Arson Investigation Unit has been activated. Its primary objective is to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the outbreak of the fire and determine its origin. The mobilization of this unit underscores the seriousness with which the incident is being treated.

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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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