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Fire in Genesi, Trikala – 20 firefighters and 7 vehicles respond
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Fire in Genesi, Trikala – 20 firefighters and 7 vehicles respond

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fire broke out in a rural and forest area in Genesi, Trikala, on Friday afternoon, prompting a swift response from firefighting forces.
  • Twenty firefighters, a hiking team, and seven vehicles are battling the blaze, supported by the Municipality of Trikkaion with machinery and water tankers.
  • An investigation unit has been mobilized to determine the cause of the fire, while thermal imaging drones provide continuous monitoring.

Firefighters are currently battling a blaze that erupted in a rural and forest area in Genesi, Trikala, on Friday afternoon around 3:00 PM. The fire triggered an immediate mobilization of emergency services.

Twenty firefighters, including a specialized hiking team from the 10th EMAK (Special Unit for Disaster Response), along with seven vehicles, have been dispatched to the scene. The Municipality of Trikkaion is actively supporting the efforts by providing construction machinery and water tankers to help contain the fire.

To aid in the operation, thermal imaging and optical cameras are providing continuous real-time visual data of the fire's progression via drone. Meanwhile, the Investigation Unit for Arson Crimes in Trikala has been activated to determine the cause of the incident.

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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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