The fire brigade is fighting the fires that broke out in areas of Halkidiki after the summer storm.
Firefighters are on foot to bring under control the fires that broke out late in the afternoon in areas of Halkidiki.
According to the Fire Brigade, the most probable cause of the fires is the lightning that occurred during the bad weather that hit the area.
Main front in Fourka
The largest front that firefighters are called to face is in Fourka, as it is an inaccessible forest area near the settlement.
Fifty firefighters with 25 vehicles are operating at the scene, without any residential areas being threatened so far.
Another fire is burning towards Athytos and Sani, while another in Kalandra towards Mola Kalyva.
At the same time, there are active fronts in Sithonia. One front is located in the Parthenonas and another in the area of Marmara, near Porto Carras, but which was immediately demarcated by firefighters.
A total of 100 firefighters with 50 vehicles, as well as volunteers and local authorities are operating on the fronts that broke out on Wednesday in the areas of Halkidiki.
Latest News
Economist: Greece Included in the Best Performing Economies in 2024
Meanwhile, Northern European countries disappoint, with sluggish performances from the United Kingdom and Germany.
EasyJet Expands Its Routes from Athens
The airline’s two new routes will be to London Luton and Alicante and they will commence in summer 2025.
Capital Link Forum Highlights Greece’s Economic Resurgence; Honors BoG Gov Stournaras
Capital Link Hellenic Leadership Award recipient, Bank of Greece Gov. Yannis Stournaras, an ex-FinMin, was lauded for his pivotal role during Greece’s economic recovery
Tourist Spending in Greece Up by 14%, Visa Card Analysis Shows
Greece’s capital Athens emerged as the most popular destination, recording a 17% increase in transactions with Visa cards, surpassing even the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos.
Inflation in Greece Unchanged at 2.4% in Nov. 2024
The general consumer price index (CPI) posted a 0.4% decrease in November compared to the previous month
2024 Christmas Holidays: Extended Shop Hours Schedule
The 2024 Christmas Holidays extended shop hours schedule commences on Thursday, December 12 and runs until the end of the year.
ELSTAT: Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Down in October
The number of employed individuals reached 4,284,694, an increase of 67,723 compared to October 2023 (+1.6%) and 22,002 compared to September 2024 (+0.5%).
Greek PM’s Chief Economic Adviser Resigns
In the post on his Facebook page, Patelis did not disclose the reasons that led him to step down.
“Masdar Invests in the people of Greece and in the vision of TERNA ENERGY”
Four messages from the CEO of Masdar, the Arab renewable energy giant, after its acquisition of 70% of TERNA ENERGY
Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2024: Honors for leading companies and personalities in the Greek shipping sector
20 awards presented at the 21st annual Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards