All-night battle with the flames – The fire “licked” the courtyards of the houses

Tough night for firefighters and residents in the wider area…
from the great fire that broke out yesterday afternoon between Plane and Kavousi in Kissamos, close to Falasarna.
Strong power of the fire Service, managed under difficult conditions to tame the flames, which threatened populated areas, since they made it to the yards of the houses.
Thanks to the timely intervention of the firefighters created firebreaks in order to stem the fire front and there won’t be any bigger disasters.
Besides, the night had stopped the movement of vehicles on the provincial road network Falassarna – Platanos.
The fire was brought under partial control on the night, however the point remains the fire power in order to directly address the possibility of αναζωπυρώσεων.
The fire destroyed grassland and arable land, greenhouses and pergolas that were outdoors of houses.
The point remains the strength of the Fire brigade consisting of 16 fire fighters with 8 vehicles
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