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Greece: Forest Fire Erupts in Boeotia, Multiple Aircraft Deployed
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Greece: Forest Fire Erupts in Boeotia, Multiple Aircraft Deployed

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A forest fire broke out in Stefani, Boeotia, Greece, on Tuesday afternoon.
  • 62 firefighters, four ground teams, 18 vehicles, and three helicopters and one aircraft responded to the blaze.
  • The local municipality provided water tankers to assist firefighting efforts, and the area is on high alert for fire risk.

A forest fire erupted in Stefani, Boeotia, Greece, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a significant response from emergency services. The Greek Fire Service was alerted to the blaze around 3:30 p.m. local time.

To combat the flames, 62 firefighters were deployed, supported by four ground teams from the 1st and 4th Special Operations Units for Natural Disasters (EMODEs). They were equipped with 18 vehicles. Aerial support included three helicopters and one aircraft, aiding in the firefighting operations.

The local Tanagra municipality mobilized water tankers to assist the fire service. The region had been placed on high alert for fire risk, categorized as level 3, due to the prevailing conditions. Throughout the incident, the National Operational Center for Disaster Management and Crisis Response (ESKEDIK) received continuous real-time imagery from drones equipped with thermal and optical cameras.

The Fire and Arsons Investigation Unit of Fthiotida was dispatched to investigate the causes of the fire. This incident occurred amidst a high fire risk alert for the region.

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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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