The fire that broke out in a forested area on Wednesday at noon in the Agnanti area of Phthiotida is being actively extinguished by firefighters. According to fire management, the situation is encouraging.
Mobilization of the fire department was immediate, with 37 firefighters with 2 teams of volunteer foot soldiers and 13 fire trucks working to extinguish the fire, and a helicopter performing airdrops of water on the fires. The fire brigade's efforts are being assisted by water tankers from the local administration.
The positive thing is that there is no strong wind in the area, which means the risk of fire spreading is minimal.
#Πυρκαγιά σε δασική έκταση στην περιοχή Άγναντη Φθιώτιδας. Κινητοποιήθηκαν 37 #πυροσβέστες με 2 ομάδες πεζοπόρων τμημάτων, 11 οχήματα και 1 Ε/Π. Συνδρομή από υδροφόρες ΟΤΑ.
— Πυροσβεστικό Σώμα (@pyrosvestiki) April 10, 2024
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