One person has been found dead in a forested area amid a major wildfire raging uncontrolled near Derveni in the municipality of Oraiokastro, Thessaloniki. The blaze has taken a tragic turn, with authorities confirming a fatality and issuing urgent evacuation orders for residents of the nearby village of Liti.
Evacuation Alert and Injuries
A second emergency alert — sent via the national 112 system — instructed residents of Liti to evacuate immediately, directing them toward the village’s sports field. Earlier, at 3:40 p.m., a first 112 alert had been issued as a readiness warning. According to reporting by MEGA, one person suffered burns and was transported to Hippokration Hospital in Thessaloniki for treatment.
Response Efforts Intensify
The Hellenic Fire Service confirmed the recovery of a body of unknown identity within the fire-affected woodland area. As of now, firefighting operations involve 57 firefighters, two ground teams from the 2nd Mobile Unit of the Fire Service (EMODE), 16 vehicles, and volunteer units. From the air, five aircraft and two helicopters are conducting periodic water-dropping missions. Additional support is being provided by water tankers from the Region of Central Macedonia.
Despite strong winds hampering efforts, firefighters continue working to contain the fire’s spread.