Ground and air forces are constantly reinforced in the fire that broke out in a forest area in Stamata and threatens houses in the area.
At the same time, according to a new update from the Fire Department, to extinguish the fire are currently operating 106 firefighters with 6 hiking sections and 24 vehicles and volunteers, while from the air assisting ground forces 11 aircraft and 7 helicopters.
At the same time, 112 sent a message to the residents of the area to move away from the area of Amygdaleza via Stamata Avenue to Stamata Square.
A few minutes later, a new 112 message calls those in the area of Galini to evacuate via Stamata Avenue towards Drosia.
A new coordination meeting is currently underway at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
Due to the fire in the area of Stamata, the Police has interrupted the traffic on Marathonos Avenue at the height of the junction with Constantinople Avenue in Agios Stefanos, while it has also proceeded to the following diversions of vehicles:
-Macedonia and Alexander the Great,
-Stamata Square,
-Marathonos and Alexander the Great,
-Drosias Stamata and Rodopolis,
-Exit of Agios Stefanos Kryoneri,
-St. John and Serenity,
-Drosia Square,
-Helmou and Marathon,
-Dionysus from St. Peter's,
-Alexander the Great and Papaflessas,
-Dionysus and Cairo,
-Dionyssou and Thiseos,
-Dionyssou and Roses,
-Metropolitan of Kydonia and St. John,
-Dionysus and Democracy,
-Dionyssou and Anatoli from Nea Makri.
Message of 112 for the evacuation of residents from the area of Rodopolis
A new message was sent by 112 due to the fire that is ongoing in Stamata.
In particular, the message states: «Forest fire in Stamata, Attica. If you are in the area of Rodopolis, please move away via Stamata Avenue towards Drosia.».
Message of 112 for the smoke from the fire in Stamata
A warning message was sent a little while ago 112 to the residents of Dionysos to take protective measures, because of the smoke from the fire in Stamata.
In particular, the message states: «Ongoing forest fire in the Stamata area. The smoke is heading towards the area of Dionysos. If you are in the Dionysos area stay indoors, close doors and windows.».
At the same time, according to a new update from the Fire Department, to extinguish the fire are currently operating 106 firefighters with 6 hiking sections and 24 vehicles and volunteers, while from the air assisting ground forces 11 aircraft and 7 helicopters.
Ritzona: Flammable materials from a recycling plant are burning
Dense black smoke has covered the wider area of Ritsona, as various materials burning in the surrounding area of a recycling plant opposite the Papoutsanis factory.
Firefighting forces have been deployed along the old national road of Ritsona Chalkida to prevent the flames from spreading to the wider area, as there are other factories. They are trying to keep the flames inside the recycling plant, where flammable materials including tyres and mattresses are burning.
A short while ago a message was issued by 112 to residents of the area to stay indoors with closed doors and windows due to the danger of the fumes.
In the wider area, apart from many factories, there is also the structure of the Ritsona refugees, which is not in any danger, as there is no room for the flames to move beyond the specific area of the recycling plant.
Fire in Angelokastro Aitoloakarnania - 112 message for evacuation to Stamna
A message, via 112, was sent to those who live or are in the area of Angelokastro in Aitoloakarnania, in order to move to the area of Stamna, due to the fire that is in progress in a forest area.
According to the Fire Brigade, strong ground and aerial firefighting forces are operating at the site, consisting of 52 firefighters with three teams of hiking sections and 14 vehicles, while three firefighting planes and a helicopter are continuously dropping water from the air.
