May 2, 2024

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Fire in Loutraki: evacuation from Kalamaki and Isthmia, Olympia circuit closed


Due to heavy smoke from the fire in Loutraki, the 112 service transmitted a new message about the evacuation of residents of the Kalamaki, Isthmia, Paradisos areas.

According to the 112 service: “If you are in the area of ​​Kalamaki, Isthmia, Paradisos, evacuate towards Korinthos. Wildfire in the area. Follow the instructions of the authorities.”

In connection with a major fire in Loutraki, the authorities closed traffic on the Athens-Korinth (Olympia) National Road. In particular, it is closed on both directions of the National Road from the Agioi Theodoroi junction to the Epidaurus junction.

It is noted that in connection with the firewhich broke out in Perahora in Loutraki shortly after 14.00, a preventive evacuation of residents of endangered territories, as well as children from children’s camps, was carried out.

The children at the Sportcamp were transported by bus to the Galanopoulos indoor sports hall. At the same time, an operation was carried out to evacuate the rehabilitation center. According to the latest data, the village of Irini is under the threat of fire.

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