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Forest fire continues near Krystallopigi in Florina as authorities urge readiness
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Forest fire continues near Krystallopigi in Florina as authorities urge readiness

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A forest fire is burning in a remote area near Krystallopigi in Florina, northern Greece.
  • Firefighters deployed 32 personnel, two foot teams and eight vehicles.
  • Greece’s 112 emergency system urged people in the wider area to remain ready and follow authorities’ instructions.

Firefighting forces have been reinforced against a forest fire burning in a forested area near Krystallopigi in the Prespa region of Florina.

A total of 32 firefighters are operating at the scene, supported by two teams from the 8th EMODE special forest-fire unit and eight vehicles. The fire broke out in terrain that is particularly rough and difficult to reach.

At 9:15 p.m., Greece’s 112 emergency service sent an alert to people in the wider area. The message urged them to remain ready and follow instructions from the authorities.

Forest fire in the area of Krystallopigi in the Florina regional unit. Remain ready and follow the instructions of the authorities.

— 112 GreeceThe emergency alert issued to people in the wider area of the fire.
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