Fire at Motor Oil premises in Saints Theodorus: It sounded 112 for evacuation of the area, which has stopped traffic

Alarm has meant fire department as it has broken out at its premises in Saint Theodores on Tuesday afternoon (17/09/2024). At the point where the fire has erupted at the Motor Oil facilities and fire forces are continuously reinforced and attempt 47 firefighters, 17 vehicles, tankers and 3 helicopters. According to reports before the fire broke out, an explosion occurred in pipes in the surrounding area of the facilities, where the company’s refineries are located. The area has been drowned by dense black smokes, visible within many kilometers. Along with the Fire Department at the point the refinery’s firefighting team is attempting. Due to the fire the traffic of the vehicles on the old National Road Athens – Corinth, from the height of the node of Saints Theodora to the height of Kalamaki tolls in both traffic streams has been interrupted. By order of the Fire Department and the OSE, train 1324 remains at the station of Kinetta and train 1327 remains at the station of Corinth, due to fire in the Elefsina area. Delays and possible cancellations of routes are expected. — Sakab. A (@bakas_a) In the area has sounded 112 for evacuation of the area. Specifically, the message reads: In progress fire within Motor Oil facilities, move away from the area Smokes from the fire at the Motor Oil facility as seen from Lechaion