Two fire fronts raging in Evros; two villages evacuated

Climate 31 August 2023 10:20

Two fire fronts in the region of Evros are still raging at the area of Leptokarya and particularly at Meghalo Rema and Kotronia. CE Report quoting Athens-Macedonia
The change of the winds direction from northeastern to southern on Wednesday is pushing the blaze to another direction and seems to be uncontrollable.
It is noted that 100 fire engines with a 475-member crew, 16 teams of firefighters on foot assisted by 11 firefighting aircraft and five helicopters are operating in the area.

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Two fire fronts raging in Evros; two villages evacuated

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