Motor Oil: In the old refineries the fire has broken out, no tanks are threatened

In the area where its old refineries are located in Saint Theodoros, the fire department has broken out on Tuesday afternoon (17/09/2024). As the korinthostv reports, no tanks are threatened while fuel is burned in pipes. The fire was reportedly caused during work in a tank (shut down process), during which cleaning is carried out by craftsmen entering it. Two ambulances have been rushed to the refineries while Thriasio and Corinth hospitals are ready. It is worth noting that immediately after the fire broke out the fire extinguishing systems that exist within the Motor Oil facility. 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. According to loutraki365 employees have been removed from the site and are in a safe place, and it is worth mentioning that none of the employees have been injured! The newsit.gr was addressed by Mayor Loutraki – Perachora – Saint Theodora, George Gionis who stressed that “the fire is underway, we are all here to help and limit it. It is only within the refineries, nothing is at risk right now.” Closed the old highway of Athens – Corinth Due to the fire the traffic of the vehicles on the old National Road of Athens – Corinth, from the node of Saint Theodora to the toll height of Kalamaki on both traffic streams. — antonis kelaidonis (@antonkelaidon) 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 a fire in the Elefsina area. Delays and possible cancellations of routes are expected. Earlier it sounded 112 in the area. Activation 1 Specifically, the message stated: In progress fire within Motor Oil facilities, move away from the area