Information from the press representative of the fire department and an emergency meeting on the fire in Attica (video)

On Monday, August 12, at 6:30 am, an emergency meeting was held at the mobile operations center, led by Deputy Chief of the Fire Service, Lieutenant General Nikolaos Roumeliotis, with the participation of the Regional Mayor of Attica, Nikos Hardalis, and four mayors of the fire-affected areas.

According to fire service spokesman Vasilis Vatrakoyannis, all forces involved fought a heavy “battle” during the night. Despite superhuman efforts, the fire quickly spread and is now moving towards Penteli. Additional forces arrived from the Peloponnese and Central Greece.

With the assistance of all competent authorities There are currently 510 firefighters, 16 forestry brigades and 152 vehicles, as well as a large number of volunteers, working at the fire. With the first rays of the sun, planes and helicopters entered the battle with the fire, providing assistance in the airdrop.

Five people taken to hospital with breathing problems due to thick smoke engulfing Attica, one firefighter suffered second-degree burns. So far, the health of citizens is not a cause for concern, and the firefighter has been hospitalized.

The firefighter was taken by ambulance from the Nea Makris Polyclinic with burns to his arms and legs, and doctors decided that he should be taken to the 251st General Aviation Hospital by EKAV ambulance. According to information, his burns will have to be treated by plastic surgeons.

Victims of the fire that continues to rage in various areas of Attica can apply for temporary accommodation in hotels. According to the General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, in addition to benefits from local governments (regions and municipalities), there is a special platform for temporary accommodation of victims. An application can be submitted Here.

Smoke from fires, writes CNN Greece, spread over a distance of 300 km, covering Attica with a dense layer. Doctors urge people with respiratory problems to be extremely careful.

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