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Lesvos: Fire breaks out in Kalo Limani, three aerial units deployed
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Lesvos: Fire breaks out in Kalo Limani, three aerial units deployed

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fire broke out in low vegetation in Kalo Limani, Lesvos, on Monday afternoon, prompting a response from firefighting forces.
  • 18 firefighters, a specialized unit, and five vehicles were deployed, supported by two aircraft and a helicopter for aerial firefighting.
  • The area was at high risk of fire, and an investigation into the cause of the blaze has been launched.

A fire erupted in low vegetation in Kalo Limani, located in the municipality of Kalloni on the island of Lesvos, on Monday afternoon, triggering a significant mobilization of the Fire Service.

The blaze, which began around 4:00 PM, led to the immediate deployment of 18 firefighters, accompanied by a ground unit from the 12th Special Unit for Forest Operations (EMODE), and five fire engines. To combat the flames from the air, two firefighting aircraft and one helicopter were dispatched.

Local resources also contributed to the effort, with water tankers from the Municipality of West Lesvos assisting the firefighting teams. This incident occurred as the region was identified as being at high risk of fire, categorized as level 3, according to the fire risk map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.

An investigative unit specializing in arson crimes from Lesvos has been dispatched to the scene to determine the cause 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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