The fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in Kythira is in full swing. The fire burns in a wooded area between Agia Pelagia and Agia Anastasia.
Strong ground forces were mobilized to extinguish it. air force. In particular, 90 firefighters, 5 brigades of foot departments and 24 vehicles are working. They also spray water from the air. 12 planes and 5 helicopters, one of which is a coordinator.
Volunteer firefighters, local water bodies and construction equipment are also involved in extinguishing the fire.
fire for now does not threaten the residential area while the strongest front is located in the ravine.
Fire brigade sources describe the fire as “alarming”. strong winds of force 8 on the Beaufort scale blow in the area.
#Fire in a forested area in Agia Pelagia Kythera. Ground and air forces were mobilized.
— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) September 6, 2022
Source: Kathimerini
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