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Wildfire in Spathari, Evia, brought under partial control
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Wildfire in Spathari, Evia, brought under partial control

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A wildfire broke out in a forest area in Spathari, Evia, Greece, on Sunday afternoon.
  • The fire was brought under partial control, with no homes or critical infrastructure threatened.
  • Firefighting efforts involved ground crews, aerial support, and an investigation into the cause is underway.

A wildfire that erupted in the forest area of Spathari, Evia, Greece, on Sunday afternoon has been brought under partial control, according to the Fire Service.

The blaze began shortly after 4:00 PM local time. Firefighting forces were mobilized swiftly, with 54 firefighters, a team from the 20th Special Unit for Forest Operations and Disaster Response (EMODDE), and 21 vehicles battling the flames on the ground. Aerial support was significant, comprising 8 aircraft and 3 helicopters, one of which was dedicated to coordination.

Local municipal water tankers also assisted in the containment efforts. Importantly, no residences or critical infrastructure were reported to be under threat from the fire. The Fire Service confirmed that the National Coordination Center for Disaster Response (ESKEDIK) maintained continuous surveillance of the incident via a drone equipped with both optical and thermal cameras.

Simultaneously, the Evia Fire Crimes Investigation Unit traveled to the scene to investigate the origins of the fire. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of managing wildfires in the region, particularly during warmer months.

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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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