Firefighters battle blaze in Tragano, Ilia, Greece

A fire erupted on Monday afternoon in an agricultural and forest area in Tragano, Ilia, Greece, triggering a large-scale mobilization of firefighting forces. The Greek Fire Service deployed 24 firefighters, a specialized ground team, and eight fire trucks to combat the flames.

Aerial support was crucial, with three aircraft actively involved in dousing the fire. The Fire Service reported the deployment via their official Twitter account, emphasizing the significant resources dedicated to the operation. The Municipality of Pineios is also assisting with water tankers.

The operation is being monitored in real-time using drone technology, providing continuous thermal and visual imaging to the National Operational Center for Fire Incidents (ESKEDIK). This allows for effective coordination and rapid response to the fire's progression. The region was under a high fire risk alert, categorized as level 3, on the day the fire broke out.

The causes of the fire are under investigation by the Fire Crimes Investigation Unit of Ilia. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the blaze. This incident occurred amidst a high-risk period for fires in the area.

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Fire in agricultural and forest area, in the Tragano region of Ilia. 24 firefighters mobilized with 1 ground team from the 18th Special Unit for Forest Fires, 8 vehicles, and 3 aircraft.