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Firefighters battle blaze in Gytheio; 5 aircraft deployed
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Firefighters battle blaze in Gytheio; 5 aircraft deployed

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Firefighters are battling a blaze in Gytheio, Laconia, in an area with low vegetation near a forest.
  • Ground and air forces, including 19 firefighters, a special unit, volunteers, and five fire trucks, are engaged in the operation.
  • No homes or critical infrastructure are currently threatened, and an investigation into the fire's cause is underway.

Strong firefighting forces are actively working to extinguish a fire that erupted in Gytheio, Laconia, on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze broke out in an area with low vegetation, close to a forested region.

The Fire Service reported that its operations center was alerted around 4 p.m. and immediately deployed both ground and aerial units to combat the fire. The operation involves 19 firefighters, a specialized hiking unit from the 9th EMAKE, volunteers, and five fire trucks. Additionally, one helicopter and four aircraft have been mobilized for aerial firefighting efforts.

Water tankers from the Municipality of East Mani are supporting the firefighting efforts. According to the latest information, no residences or critical infrastructure are currently under threat. The Fire Investigation Unit of Laconia is on-site to determine the causes of the fire.

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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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