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Forest Fire Erupts in Southern Pelion, Greece; 48 Firefighters Deployed
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Forest Fire Erupts in Southern Pelion, Greece; 48 Firefighters Deployed

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A forest fire broke out late at night near Neochori in Southern Pelion, Greece, prompting a large-scale response from the Fire Service.
  • 48 firefighters, three hiking teams, and 13 vehicles are battling the blaze, supported by municipal machinery.
  • The fire is in an area with a high risk of ignition, and challenging weather and terrain conditions are hindering firefighting efforts.

A forest fire erupted late Tuesday night near Neochori in Southern Pelion, Greece, triggering an immediate and significant mobilization of firefighting forces. The Fire Service's Operations Center received notification of the incident around 10:30 p.m., initiating an operational plan to combat the blaze.

On the ground, 48 firefighters, accompanied by three specialized hiking teams from the 10th EMAK (Special Unit for Disaster Response), are working with 13 vehicles to contain the fire. They are receiving crucial support from water tankers and earth-moving equipment provided by the Municipality of Southern Pelion.

The fire ignited in an area classified as Category 3 for fire risk, indicating a high likelihood of ignition. Compounding the challenges for the responding teams are the prevailing weather conditions and the rugged terrain, both of which are making the containment efforts more difficult.

Throughout the operation, the National Operational Center for Fire Response (ESKEDIK) is utilizing a drone equipped with thermal and optical cameras to monitor the fire's progression and coordinate the deployed forces. The Fire and Arson Crimes Unit of Magnesia has also been dispatched to the scene to investigate the causes of the fire.

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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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