Fire in Evia – Alarm in Mesochoria – Villages are being evacuated

A fire has broken out in a forest area in Mesochoria, Evia, while ground and air forces have been mobilized.

At 15:10, in fact, 112 sent a message to the residents to evacuate the area.

The notification received by the Fire Brigade about the fire mobilized its forces and 44 firefighters, 15 vehicles, 1 group of firefighters on foot and water-carrying local authority equipment are operating at the scene, while 4 aircraft and 2 helicopters are assisting from the air.

It is noted that the fire broke out in an area with installed wind turbines while strong wind was blowing at the spot.