The fires turned Magnesia into a desert (+18)

Strong winds in the prefecture of Magnesia (central Greece) led to the emergence of three fires, as a result of which the inhabitants of at least eight towns and villages were ordered to evacuate at 16.00 Thursday, July 27, 2023.

“Unfortunately, the situation is almost out of control. Now the fire has spread to Kantirague, which is in immediate danger. I am running to save 150 people who are on my property,” Giorgos Panagiotopoulos told a local newspaper. magnisianews.gr.

#Βολος
26-7-23 pic.twitter.com/oR2Towtr3I

— lolos marios (@lolosmarios) July 27, 2023

Panagiotopoulos is apparently one of those locals who thinks about his animals before his own safety before getting into his car and running from the fire as he was ordered. At your own risk, putting your life in danger.

The 65-year-old beekeeper suffered serious burns while trying to save his hives. He was transferred in an intubated state to one of the hospitals in Athens. He is in the intensive care unit, and his health condition is assessed as critical.

The footage of the disaster is staggering

Пожары в Магнисии pic.twitter.com/Ua89csKKGn

— Athens News (@russianathens) July 27, 2023

Three fronts of fires that broke out around Velestino on Wednesday afternoon turned agricultural and farmland into a desert.

More than 5 thousand hectares of arable land, agricultural land and forests burned to the ground. Hundreds of farm and other animals and wild inhabitants died in their barns and pens.

Пожары в Магнисии pic.twitter.com/Ua89csKKGn

— Athens News (@russianathens) July 27, 2023

Homes and businesses were either completely destroyed or severely damaged.

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An old woman and a shepherd found tragic death in flames in the area on Wednesday.

Dozens of firefighters with 85 vehicles, 8 foot teams, 5 fire planes, 10 water carriers from Volos municipality and hundreds of volunteers fight the blaze, which continues its destructive work.

Η στιγμή της έκρηξης στην Νέα Αγχίαλο. 😮😮#βολος #φωτιες pic.twitter.com/9riqbYVlLc

— Nik_Mp 😎 (@4r7qjp1C2S4EQZV) July 27, 2023

Live from the area of ​​Nea Anchialos, according to the state television channel ERT, sounded several powerful explosions. This exploded ammunition located in warehouses near the airbase of the same name.

In stock, weapons are stored from F-16 aircraft of the 111th Air Force Combat Wing in N. Anchialos. 1000- and 2000-pound bombs and HAARM missiles are reportedly stored there. The main task of the 341st squadron, which is part of the 111th combat wing, is to suppress enemy air defenses with AMRAAM, AIM-9 missiles, airborne firearms.

Military on an urgent basis evacuated from the scene of the fire. It is reported that all 3 squadrons of 111 IAP left the air base.

Συμβαίνει τώρα στην Νέα Αγχίαλο!
Εκρήξεις πυρομαχικών!
Τα F-16 μεταφέρονται από την Αγχίαλο στη Λάρισα #Φωτιες #φωτια_Βελεστινο #φωτια_μαγνησια #Βολο pic.twitter.com/lMfDw3pmLB

— Giorgos Mos (@gmoschonisiotis) July 27, 2023

Meanwhile, the inhabitants of Nea Anchialos were ordered to evacuate to the city of Volos. They gathered in the gymnasium waiting for their transport, but the road to Volos had to be blocked because of the flames.

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