Fires in Corinthia and Spata Under Control

Firefighters have brought under control wildfires that erupted in the Corinthia and Spata regions of Greece, following coordinated efforts by the Fire Service. The blazes occurred in rural and forested areas, specifically in Angelokastro and Ano Almyri in Corinthia.

To combat the fires, the Fire Service rapidly deployed both ground and aerial forces. A total of 116 firefighters, including four teams from specialized units, participated in the operations. They were supported by 32 vehicles, four aircraft, and two helicopters, which played a crucial role in extinguishing the flames. Local government water tankers and construction machinery also provided assistance.

Despite the simultaneous outbreak of two fires in Corinthia within a minute of each other, emergency crews managed to contain both incidents promptly, preventing their further spread. Importantly, no residential areas or critical infrastructure were endangered by either fire. In Spata, a separate fire in dry grass near an outlet village was also brought under full control after strong ground forces quickly contained it.

An investigative team from the Corinthia Fire Department has been dispatched to the sites of the blazes to determine their origins. Throughout the firefighting operations, a command center received continuous real-time visual and thermal imaging from drones, which aided in coordinating the response efforts.