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The fire is in full swing in the Kalivia and Nea Makr areas
As for the first, which raises greater concern, the Feriza and Olimpo settlements were evacuated, while 27 children were taken from the “Argo” boarding school.
Furthermore, according to an announcement from the Saronikos municipality on Facebook, Anavyssos, ATE, Drosia, Agiasmothi and their wider areas are being evacuated.
In addition, there was an additional reinforcement of the Fire Department and 117 firefighters operate in the area with 7 groups of infantry divisions, 35 vehicles, five aircraft, one of which is the Chinook Army. Volunteers and water carriers are helping too
The firefighting operation is coordinated by the House leader, Stefanos Kolokouris.
Saronikos Mayor Petros Filippou noted that fire is burning between the houses, while noting that some houses have been burned. As you pointed out, the front is large, while the smoke is thick and the winds are strong. He noted that local authorities are urging people to stay away from their homes in the Feriza area. The “112” sent a relevant notification.
Traffic regulations
At the same time, the police proceeded to traffic regulations in the wider area. In particular, vehicle traffic stopped at the following points:
– On Karamanli avenue, from the height of Atenas-Sounio avenue (height of Grand Resort), in the traffic flow from Athens to Sounio (backing of vehicles to Athens)
– On the Karamanli avenue from the height of the Lavriou avenue (backing of vehicles to Athens).
– On Athens-Sounio avenue from the height of Agia Fotini street to the traffic flow from Sounio to Athens (backing of vehicles to Sounio).
Nea makri
As for the fire in Nea Makri, the outlook has improved in recent hours.
According to the mayor, the fire is in remission with only small outbreaks, however, firefighting forces remain in the area, due to re-ignitions.
There have been no reports of damage to homes, while the version that wants the fire to start from a vehicle that was engulfed in flames in motion is confirmed.
For precautionary reasons, six people were previously evacuated from NTUA facilities in the area.
It is noted that due to the strong winds that are expected for tomorrow, a vigil was ordered for the entire Fire Department throughout the country.
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