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Wildfire in Argyromylos, Larissa – 30 firefighters and 4 aerial units on site

Wildfire in Argyromylos, Larissa – 30 firefighters and 4 aerial units on site

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A wildfire broke out in an agricultural and forest area in Argyromylos, Larissa, on Wednesday afternoon.
  • Over 30 firefighters with 10 vehicles, a special unit, and four aerial firefighting assets are battling the blaze.
  • Local government water tankers are also assisting in the firefighting efforts.

A wildfire erupted in an agricultural and forest area in Argyromylos, Larissa, on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a significant mobilization of firefighting forces. The fire broke out around midday, quickly spreading and necessitating a large-scale response.

The Fire Service reported that 30 firefighters, supported by 10 vehicles, are actively engaged in extinguishing the flames. Additionally, a ground unit from the 10th EMAK (Special Unit for Disaster Response) has been deployed to the scene to assist in the containment efforts.

Four aerial assets, including three aircraft and one helicopter, are providing crucial support from the air. These resources are conducting continuous water drops to help limit the spread of the fire and bring it under control. Water tankers from local government organizations are also participating in the operation, bolstering the ground forces' capabilities.

The combined efforts of ground crews and aerial support aim to contain the wildfire and prevent further damage to the surrounding agricultural and forest land. Firefighting operations are ongoing.

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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.