- Evacuation orders have been issued on the Greek island of Salamina after two wildfires erupted nearly simultaneously in the Peristeria and Selinia areas.
- The Civil Protection has issued 112 messages to evacuate the Peristeria area, instructing residents to follow authorities' directions.
- 146 firefighters, along with 32 vehicles and 10 aerial assets, have been mobilized to combat the wildfires.
- Two bodies were found during firefighting efforts in Peristeria, and four people with burns have been taken to Salamina Hospital.
- The Mayor of Salamina, Giorgos Panagopoulos, described the situation as difficult, with homes under threat and ferries requested for evacuations.
- The wildfires broke out amid strong winds, which have increased the risk of the fire fronts spreading rapidly.
- The fires are threatening the popular village of Kaki Vigla, with reports of thick smoke visible in the area.
Evacuation orders have been issued on the Greek island of Salamina as two wildfires erupted in the Peristeria and Selinia areas, threatening homes and prompting urgent evacuations. The fires broke out simultaneously, with the Selinia blaze advancing toward the popular tourist village of Kaki Vigla.121011
According to the Fire Department, 146 firefighters, supported by 32 vehicles and 10 aerial assets, are engaged in battling the blazes. The situation is exacerbated by very strong winds, which have increased the risk of rapid fire spread. Salamina Mayor Giorgos Panagopoulos described the situation as difficult, stating, "There are two major fires, homes are under threat..."589
The Civil Protection agency has issued multiple evacuation calls, urging residents in the affected areas to leave immediately via designated routes. Reports indicate that four people have been hospitalized with burns, and two unidentified bodies were discovered during firefighting efforts. A special team from the Investigative Department of the Piraeus Fire Department has been dispatched to determine the cause of the fires.3467
The fire service reported that the command center was alerted at 2:43 PM, and the fires spread rapidly within minutes due to the strong winds. The risk level for the area today is rated at 4, indicating a very high possibility of wildfire. Local authorities are coordinating evacuations by sea, with ferry boats requested for those in perilous areas.
“Two bodies were found during firefighting in Peristeria, and four people with burns were taken to Salamina Hospital. Strong winds are driving rapid spread, prompting authorities to request ferry boats for sea evacuations from areas like Kaki Vigla.”
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