It broke out on Thursday (31.10.2024) in Chania in Crete. An alarm signaled to the fire department for fire in Chania that occurred in low vegetation in the area of Kolympos, Kissamos. 130 firefighters were immediately mobilised with 11 teams of hikers of the 3rd EMODE, 26 vehicles, while attempting 1 aircraft and volunteers. Assistance from water carriers OTA. The forces were strengthened in the village of Chania, Crete. They attempt 130 to 11 teams of hikers, 26 vehicles and volunteers, while attempting 1 A/F. Assistance from water tankers OTA. — Fire Corps (@pyrosvestiki) According to the latest information of zarpannews.gr, the fire is located at a point where there is no road, so the Fire Department cannot help, with the work of firefighting getting even harder after nightfall. Fire forces from the village of Aerinos and ready for the fire to be “faithed” from there, as there are points not accessible. The first estimates say that the fire reportedly started with arson, as the point is remote and cannot be otherwise manifested Fortunately the winds, although strong, (about 7 Beaufort) are in an opposite direction with the villages, without endangering residential areas. According to information from the Fire Department, Canadaair was earlier requested, but without being able to assist because of the winds.
Fire in Chania: Firefighting operation from 130 firefighters in Kissamos
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