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Emergency crews have been bolstered to tackle a wildfire in a rural area near Preveza, while other fires in western and central Greece have been successfully brought under control.
Firefighters have been heavily mobilized to combat dozens of blazes across Greece, including a major incident in Agios Vlasios, Boeotia. A total of 39 fires were recorded over a 24-hour period on agricultural and forest lands.
Two wildfires that broke out in Kremasti, Rhodes, and Aktio, Aitoloakarnania, were quickly brought under control by Greek firefighting forces. The rapid response prevented significant spread in both locations.
A fire ignited in low vegetation near Theodorio in the Sintiki municipality on August 31, triggering immediate mobilization of Greek firefighting forces.
Firefighting forces in Greece have been continuously reinforced, with 12 aerial assets now engaged in the battle against a wildfire. An emergency alert via 112 was issued for evacuation.
Greek firefighting forces have mobilized six aircraft to battle a rapidly spreading forest fire in the Agios Georgios area of Corfu. The blaze, which erupted late Sunday afternoon, has consumed significant woodland under unclear initial conditions.
Greek firefighting forces are battling a wildfire fueled by strong winds, prompting an emergency 112 message for the evacuation of three areas and traffic regulations on the old Athens-Corinth national road.