Major flare-up hits Konitsa fire as authorities issue 112 smoke alert
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- A major flare-up of the fire at Trapezitsa in Konitsa prompted a new emergency response.
- The active fire involved 150 firefighters, six forest commando teams, 48 vehicles and 12 aerial assets.
- Authorities issued a 112 alert warning residents about smoke.
The fire at Trapezitsa in Konitsa flared up again, sending authorities into a renewed state of alert and prompting a large-scale mobilization by the fire service.
The blaze remained active and had expanded significantly. Firefighters deployed 150 personnel, six forest commando teams and 48 vehicles to the front.
Twelve aerial assets also joined the operation, including eight aircraft. Authorities issued a 112 message warning about smoke.
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