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Wildfire breaks out in Fthiotida, Greece; aircraft deployed
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Wildfire breaks out in Fthiotida, Greece; aircraft deployed

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A wildfire broke out in low vegetation in Kato Damasta, Fthiotida, Greece.
  • The Fire Service responded quickly, deploying firefighters, ground teams, and aircraft to the scene.
  • Local government water tankers are also providing assistance in combating the blaze.

The Fire Service issued an alert Wednesday afternoon for a new fire that erupted in low vegetation in the Kato Damasta area of Fthiotida, Greece. The emergency response was swift, with 16 firefighters, a ground team from the 4th Special Operations Unit (EMODE), and four vehicles immediately dispatched to the location.

Adding to the aerial support, two aircraft were mobilized to help contain the spread of the flames. The Fire Service confirmed the deployment via their official Twitter account, noting the presence of firefighters, a ground team, vehicles, and aircraft. Local government water tankers are also contributing to the firefighting efforts on the ground.

The fire service is working to suppress the blaze, which is currently affecting low-lying vegetation in the region. Further details on the cause or extent of the fire were not immediately available, but the rapid mobilization of resources indicates a serious response to the developing situation.

Fire in low vegetation in the area of Kato Damasta, Fthiotida. 16 firefighters mobilized with a ground team from the 4th EMODE, 4 vehicles and 2 aircraft. Assistance from local government water tankers.

— Fire ServiceOfficial tweet detailing the response to the wildfire.
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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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