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Fire erupts on Egnatia Odos highway in northern Greece
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Fire erupts on Egnatia Odos highway in northern Greece

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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

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  • A fire started in low vegetation near the 276th kilometer of the Egnatia Odos highway in northern Greece, heading towards Thessaloniki.
  • The fire reportedly began on a truck before spreading to nearby vegetation.
  • Twenty firefighters with eight vehicles and a helicopter responded to the blaze, which is under investigation.

A fire erupted in low vegetation along the Egnatia Odos highway in northern Greece, near Alexandria in the Imathia region. The blaze, located around the 276th kilometer marker on the lane heading towards Thessaloniki, was reported to the Fire Service's Operations Center shortly before 7 p.m. local time.

Initial reports suggest the fire originated from a truck before spreading to the low-lying vegetation adjacent to the roadway. The scale of the incident prompted a swift response from emergency services.

Twenty firefighters, supported by eight vehicles and a helicopter, were deployed to combat the flames. The Hellenic National Operational Center for Emergency Incidents (ESKEDIK) continuously monitored the situation, utilizing drone footage equipped with thermal and optical cameras. The Thessaloniki Fire Investigation Unit has been mobilized to determine the cause of the fire.

The incident caused disruptions along the busy highway as emergency crews worked to contain and extinguish the fire. Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances that led to the outbreak.

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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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