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Greece Battles Multiple Wildfires, Evacuations Underway in Limnos
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Greece Battles Multiple Wildfires, Evacuations Underway in Limnos

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Firefighters are battling multiple blazes across Greece, with significant efforts focused on a fire in Limnos.
  • In Limnos, a fire in low vegetation prompted evacuation alerts via the 112 emergency system, with firefighting forces, aircraft, and vessels deployed.
  • Similar fire incidents are occurring in Aetolia-Acarnania and Messenia, also triggering 112 alerts and mobilizing emergency services.

Firefighters and residents are engaged in a fierce battle against multiple blazes that erupted across Greece on Friday afternoon. The most intense efforts are concentrated on the island of Limnos, where a fire in low vegetation near Thanos has necessitated the deployment of 26 firefighters, a ground team, nine vehicles, six aircraft, and a helicopter.

Stay alert and follow the instructions of the authorities.

— 112 GreeceA general alert issued via the 112 emergency system for residents in the Thanos area of Limnos.

To aid in the evacuation, two Hellenic Coast Guard vessels and private boats are transferring people from Thanos beach to a safe location. The emergency alert system, 112, has been activated twice for Limnos, first for general readiness and then for the evacuation of the residents in the Agia Paraskevi and Profitis Ilias areas, urging them to move towards Myrina.

If you are in the areas of Agia Paraskevi and Profitis Elias in the Regional Unit of Limnos, move away towards Myrina!! Follow the instructions of the authorities.

— 112 GreeceAn evacuation alert issued via the 112 emergency system for specific areas in Limnos.

Simultaneously, other significant fires are raging in Neriomana, Aetolia-Acarnania, and in the Messenia region. In Neriomana, 58 firefighters, supported by ground teams, 22 vehicles, four aircraft, and a helicopter, are working to contain the blaze. The local municipality is also providing assistance with water tankers and machinery. A 112 alert was issued for the broader area.

Stay alert and follow the instructions of the authorities.

— 112 GreeceA general alert issued via the 112 emergency system for residents in the Xerovouni-Kallithea area of Aetolia-Acarnania.

In Messenia, near Mesochori, 48 firefighters, two ground teams, 17 vehicles, four aircraft, and a helicopter are battling a fire in agricultural and forest land. The municipality of Pylos is supporting the operation with water tankers. A 112 alert was also issued for this region, which is at a high risk of fire. The causes of these fires are under investigation.

Stay alert and follow the instructions of the authorities.

— 112 GreeceAn alert issued via the 112 emergency system for residents in the Mesochori area of Messenia.
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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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