Thessaloniki Fire Toxic Cloud
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A large fire at a recycling plant in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, has released a toxic cloud, prompting health warnings and protective guidelines for residents. Firefighting efforts continue, with some firefighters injured but in stable condition. The toxic smoke is spreading south, raising concerns about widespread exposure.
Thessaloniki air quality alert: Fire smoke raises particulate levels
Thessaloniki experienced a significant increase in air pollution, specifically airborne particulate matter, after a major fire erupted in Oreokastro on Saturday night. Monitoring stations registered the pollution spike, primarily affecting the city from midnight through Sunday morning. According to Vasilis Diamantakis, Deputy Mayor for Environment, Urban Greenery, and Wildlife, the atmospheric pol…
Thessaloniki Municipalities Declared in State of Emergency After Fire
The municipalities of Oreokastro and Pavlos Melas in Thessaloniki are now in a state of emergency after a significant fire erupted last Saturday evening. Authorities are actively assessing the damage …
Police Officers Rescue Dog from Oraokastro Fire in Touching Moment
Amidst the darkness of a large fire in Oraokastro, Thessaloniki, a dramatic rescue unfolded as police officers saved a dog from the flames. The act of bravery, captured in a video released by the Thes…
Thessaloniki toxic cloud: No safe exposure limit, experts warn
A toxic cloud has formed over Thessaloniki following a large fire in Oreokastro, creating a hazardous atmosphere detrimental to public health, according to Dimosthenis Sarigiannis, President of the Na…
