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Heraklion
Complete destruction of the site: the owner was taken to the hospital
The Makatounaki factory was engulfed in flames on Saturday afternoon in the handicraft zone located at the second kilometer of Gazi – Krousona in Heraklion, which was completely destroyed. The great fire worried the owners of the factories but also the residents of the area as the flames were spreading more and more and it was feared that they would not reach the gas facilities of the factory. Fortunately, the danger was eliminated with the timely intervention of firefighters as the helicopters dropped water.
The owner was picked up by ambulance.
At the site of the great fire, the factory owner was found, who not only saw the scene of the accident, but was also received by EKAB, who took him to the hospital due to respiratory problems.
Strong fire brigades rushed to the scene and the assistance of the helicopter was important. However, the strong winds that blew in the place made it difficult for the firefighters to work.
According to the regional commander of the Crete fire services, Mr. Boudourakis, “the fire caused material damage to the factory, but the fire brigade managed to reduce it and it did not spread to the surrounding area.” big firefighting battle.
However, at the same time, the fire brigade had to face another fire front in Vathi, Agios Nikolaos.
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