The fire in Evros is out of control – Dadia forest is threatened

The great fire that broke out at noon in Lefkimmi of Evros is still burning, having now passed within the limits of the Dadia Forest National Park.

In fact, on Thursday afternoon a second fire broke out in Evros, in a forest area near the town of Pylaia Feron, as a result of which the fire department was strengthened.

According to e-evros, the town of Lefkimi is not in immediate danger, but with a sudden change in the air, everything changes, as residents often report.

The authorities estimate that it will be a big and difficult night.

At this time, 129 firefighters operate at the site with 8 groups of pedestrians and 34 vehicles, while previously the Air Force, 4 aircraft and 2 helicopters also operated.

The Fire Brigade in its new information says: “Greater reinforcement of forces in the forest fire in Lefkimmi, Soufli, Evros, with 4 groups of pedestrians from 1st EMAK and 2 teams from 2nd EMAK. A total of 129 firefighters operate with 8 groups of pedestrians and 34 vehicles. Assistance of aquifers and construction machinery “.

Greater reinforcement of forces in the forest fire in Lefkimmi, Soufli, Evros, with 4 groups of pedestrians from 1st EMAK and 2 groups from 2nd EMAK. In total they will operate: 129 firefighters with 8 groups of pedestrians and 34 vehicles. Aquifer and construction machinery assistance

– Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) October 1, 2020

Watch the video from the front of the fire:

With information from e-evros.gr