A message from 112 was sent to Pieria residents and visitors due to a forest fire in Plaka Litochoro in the municipality of Dio Olympos.
The message reads: “If you are in the above area, move towards Caterini and Leptocaria. Follow the instructions of the authorities,” he said.
Meanwhile, trains have also been stopped due to the fire. In the relevant announcement of Hellenic Train, it is underlined: “On the order of the fire brigade, there is a power cut on the power line near Litochoro station due to a fire. Train 1596 will be at Nea Poros station and train 1597 will be at Aeginiou station. Delays are expected.
18 firefighters along with seven vehicles, two airplanes and a helicopter are working to douse the fire, while local government water tankers are assisting in the extinguishing operation.
⚠️ Implementation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣
🔥 Forest fire in the area #plate of the municipality #Due #Olympus
🆘 If you are in the above area, move towards #Catherine And #Hazel.
‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities
ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@Pyroswestiki @Hellenic Police
— 112 Grease (@112grease) August 18, 2024
its destruction fire They took 18 Firefighters 7 vehicles, two airplanes and one helicopter. They support aqueous OTAs.
At the same time, A fiery front is also raging in Eurydania.
Furnoi: Active frontless fire – micro ovens in valleys
Meanwhile, according to the fire risk forecast map published by the General Secretariat of Civil Defense of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Defense (civilprotection.gov.gr), today, Sunday, August 18, a very high fire danger (Category 4) is forecast for the following areas:
- region of Attica
- Region of Central Greece (Evia)
- Part of Crete.
Tomorrow, Monday, August 19, the risk will be high (Category 3) for most of the country.
