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Fokida wildfire damages homes as firefighters battle flare-ups overnight
🇬🇷 Greece /Disasters & Emergencies

Fokida wildfire damages homes as firefighters battle flare-ups overnight

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A large wildfire continues to rage in Fokida, Greece, fueled by strong winds causing continuous flare-ups.
  • Firefighters are battling to prevent the fire from spreading into residential areas, with some homes damaged and villages evacuated.
  • Aerial firefighting efforts have ceased with the sunset, leaving ground crews to manage the situation overnight.

A fierce wildfire is burning in Fokida, Greece, with strong winds fanning the flames and causing constant flare-ups. The fire, which began Saturday afternoon in the Skaloma area, poses a significant threat to several villages. Firefighters are engaged in a difficult battle, particularly on the northeastern front towards Drosato, Filothei, and Kampos, and the southern section near Klima, Koukoura, Pefkaki, and Evpalio. The blaze has already passed through the village of Klima, damaging homes, and prompting the precautionary evacuation of Klima, Koukoura, and Pefkaki. Authorities issued an alert via the 112 emergency system, urging residents in Pefkaki and Evpalio to evacuate towards Nafpaktos. As night fell, aerial firefighting operations concluded, leaving ground crews to work through the night. They face the challenging task of containing hotspots and preventing new flare-ups amid unfavorable weather conditions that continue to aid the fire's spread.

Forest fire in your area!! If you are in the areas of #Pefkaki & #Evpaliot of the #Fokida Regional Unit, move away towards #Nafpaktos!! Follow the instructions of the Authorities

— 112 GreeceAn emergency alert was issued via the 112 system urging residents to evacuate.
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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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