1. For the second day, the wildfire that broke out yesterday in a forested area near the village of Petriés in the Municipality of Kymi–Aliveri on Evia continues to burn, though conditions have improved today.
2. Firefighting teams worked throughout the night to contain the flames and remain alert for potential flare-ups.
3. During the firefighting efforts, two firefighters sustained injuries and were taken to a health center with burns
Today [1], [2], [3] the wildfire that started yesterday afternoon in a forested area near the village of Petriés in the Municipality of Kymi–Aliveri on Evia has shown improvement. According to the Fire Department, crews are now addressing several scattered hotspots, with no continuous active front remaining.
All firefighting units remain on high alert to prevent any flare-ups. On-site, 205 firefighters are working alongside 11 ground teams and 56 vehicles, while 19 aerial assets (13 aircraft and 6 helicopters, including one for coordination) are assisting from the air.
During the firefighting operations, two firefighters have been injured (one yesterday and one today) and have been transported to a health center with burns.
Since yesterday, residents in the surrounding areas have received numerous alerts from 112, urging them to be prepared and to evacuate to safe locations.
Since yesterday, residents in surrounding areas have received multiple alerts from 112, advising them to stay alert and evacuate to safety.
Today, 112 messages were sent to those in Klamaki, Lianí Ámmo, Petriés, and Kriezá. Specifically, at 01:23, 112 alerted people in Klamaki and Lianí Ámmo to evacuate towards Kriezá.
At 05:30, another alert was sent to Petriés residents, advising them to move towards Agioi Apostoloi and Kálamos. Then, at 07:33, a message was issued to Kriezá residents directing them to evacuate towards Aliveri.
Additionally, many volunteers, local government water tankers, and construction machinery actively support the firefighting efforts.
