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Wildfire in Petra, Viotia, brought under control
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Wildfire in Petra, Viotia, brought under control

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A wildfire in Petra, Viotia, Greece, has been brought under control and no longer has an active front.
  • The fire, which started in a rural and forest area on Thursday afternoon, threatened a nearby settlement before firefighters intervened.
  • Over 100 firefighters with aerial support worked to extinguish the blaze, and an investigation into its cause is underway.

A wildfire that broke out in Petra, Viotia, Greece, on Thursday afternoon has been brought under control and no longer poses an active threat. The fire ignited in a rural and forest area shortly after 1:30 p.m. near a settlement, though it did not immediately endanger residents.

Strong winds initially hampered firefighting efforts. At approximately 2:30 p.m., a preventative evacuation alert was issued via the 112 emergency number, advising residents in the area to move towards Livadia and follow authorities' instructions.

More than 45 firefighters, supported by two ground teams and 13 vehicles, battled the blaze. Six aircraft and one helicopter provided aerial support, along with water tankers from the Region of Central Greece. The area was classified as high-risk category 4 for fires, with very strong winds contributing to the fire's spread.

The Fire and Arson Crimes Unit of Viotia has dispatched investigators to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. Throughout the incident, the National System for the Integrated Management of Forest Fires (ESKEDIK) monitored the situation using drone footage equipped with optical and thermal cameras.

Forest fire in the Petra area of the Regional Unit of Viotia. If you are in the area, evacuate towards Livadia. Follow the instructions of the authorities.

— 112 Emergency AlertA preventative evacuation message was sent to residents near 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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