Fires in Western Attica and Boeotia Continue for Fifth Day Amid Renewed Flare-ups

Wildfires continue to rage across Western Attica and Boeotia for a fifth consecutive day, with firefighting forces engaged in an unrelenting battle against three active fronts. The destructive blazes have scorched vast areas, leaving a trail of devastation.

According to the European Copernicus mechanism's satellite data analysis, over 130,000 stremmata (approximately 13,000 hectares) have been consumed by the fires in the past four days. Strong winds and the rugged terrain of the affected regions are significantly complicating the efforts of firefighters, who are working across multiple fronts to contain the spread and manage flare-ups.

The fire fronts are active in several areas. To the north, crews are operating towards Kryo Pigadi, Agios Nektarios, and Kithaironas. Southern fronts are focused on Psatha, Louba, Veniza, and Zachouli, while the southeastern sector extends towards Kandili, Kamara Monastery, and Megara. Aerial firefighting assets commenced operations at first light.

Firefighters are also contending with rekindled flames. A significant flare-up occurred about two kilometers north of Louba, in the area between Louba and Psatha. This new outbreak is situated in a forested area with pine trees, where ground forces and forest commando teams are actively engaged, supported by aerial resources as daylight broke. While the situation in Psatha showed improvement by Monday evening compared to earlier hours when flames threatened residential areas, property and crops have been lost. The exact number of damaged or destroyed homes remains unclear.