The fire that broke out just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday (7/31) in Evia.

According to local media, the fire started burning reeds and spread to a forest area in Pissona in the municipality of Dirfya Messapia.

Shortly before 16.30 a message was sent by 112 for evacuation of the settlement of Afrati: “Forest fire in your area. If you are in the area of Afrati Evia, please move away towards Vasilikos” the message said.

Earlier a message was sent from 112 to those in the Pison area to be on alert: “Forest fire in the Pissona area of Evia. Stay at ετοιμότητα‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities,” he said.”

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Fire brigade forces have been reinforced and now 120 firefighters with 5 teams of firefighters on foot, and 40 vehicles are operating. From the air, 11 aircraft and 3 helicopters are operating, including one helicopter for coordination. Assistance from water trucks and OTA project machinery.