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Fire in Boeotia devastates livestock farm and agricultural land, dozens of animals dead
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Fire in Boeotia devastates livestock farm and agricultural land, dozens of animals dead

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fire in Akraifnio, Boeotia, Greece, caused severe damage to a livestock farm and agricultural land, exacerbated by strong winds.
  • The blaze destroyed a farm housing approximately 60 calves and sheep, with many animals perishing and others scattering.
  • Extensive damage also occurred to olive groves and pistachio trees, impacting the local agricultural sector.

A swift and powerful fire has devastated a livestock farm and agricultural lands in Akraifnio, Boeotia, Greece. Fueled by strong winds, the flames rapidly spread across approximately four kilometers, crossing the national road and heading towards the junctions of Taxiarchis and the old hospital.

The fire was very, very fast because there was a lot of wind, helping the fire a lot. The mobilization was immediate by the fire service, of course, people blocked some points but it was uncontrollable due to the great, there was a lot of wind.

— Nikos AndritsosA local resident describing the rapid spread and intensity of the fire in Akraifnio.

The most significant destruction occurred at a large livestock farm situated above the village cemetery. The facility was completely destroyed, with flames consuming agricultural and livestock machinery. The owner reportedly housed around 60 calves and sheep at the farm. Many animals died in the fire, while survivors were left terrified and scattered across the surrounding area.

Beyond the farm, the fire inflicted extensive damage on the primary agricultural sector. Vast areas of olive trees and pistachio groves were scorched, representing a significant loss for the local economy. The rapid spread of the fire made containment particularly challenging for the Fire Service, despite their immediate intervention and road blockades.

The fire spread a great distance, burning many olive trees, pistachios, in addition to this, at the farm here with the man's animals, there were sixty calves, in addition to the sheep I saw, and machinery. I see quite a bit of machinery saved from here but okay, he suffered great damage.

— Nikos AndritsosDescribing the extent of the damage to agricultural land and the livestock farm.

Local resident Nikos Andritsos described the harrowing experience, emphasizing the fire's speed due to the intense wind. "The fire was very, very fast because there was a lot of wind, helping the fire a lot," he told the Orange Press Agency. He noted that while the fire service mobilized quickly, the blaze was uncontrollable. The fire's path extended over four kilometers, crossing the national road and impacting areas near the old hospital, underscoring the severity of the event.

The fire passed about four kilometers, it crossed the national road towards the old hospital, at the intersection of Taxiarchis with the old hospital, the fire had a large, large extent due to the wind.

— Nikos AndritsosDetailing the path and scale of the fire's spread.
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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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