The Minister of Local weather Disaster and Civil Safety of Greece, Vassilis Kikilias, spoke in a press release concerning the two “extraordinarily harmful fires” that broke out right now in Attica, emphasizing on the similar time the troublesome work of the fireplace brigades. The Minister even referred to the massive variety of fires that broke out throughout Greece within the final 24 hours.
Particularly, Mr. Kikilias said that “right now, in Attica, two extraordinarily harmful fires had been handled that broke out in residential areas and unfold quickly because of the sturdy winds in Keratea and Stamata. In the meanwhile there are small flare-ups in Keratea, whereas in Stamata there isn’t a longer an energetic entrance.
Within the fires, 288 firefighters, 18 forest commando groups, 80 automobiles, 13 helicopters and 12 plane, in addition to dozens of development equipment and water carriers supplied by the Area of Attica, the Municipalities and the GEETHA, fought the flames.
Floor forces will stay within the subject all through the night, persevering with the work of placing out the fireplace.
I need to warmly thank all of the forces of the Civil Safety and our volunteers, the Military, the Greek Police and the Forestry Service, but additionally a particular thanks to the Regional Governor of Attica Nikos Hardalia and Vangelis Goudoufa, head of the Common Directorate of Forestry, who had been collectively us on the Enterprise Middle.
I need to shut with a press release: For over three 24 hours, we have now been warning and calling for excessive warning as a result of gale drive winds. And but, simply right now we had:
12 midday the fireplace in Keratea
3 a.m. in Lamia
4 and 5 in Agrinio
4 and 1 / 4 in Stamata
5 and 20 in Corinth
8 a.m. to Distomo
8 than 10 in Aspropyrgos
8 to 5 within the Draft
8 and 20 in Ilia
Even in Filopappou within the heart of Athens
As you perceive, I’ve no remark.”
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