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Fire in Maritsa, Rhodes: Burning near houses, 112 sounded

Great mobilization of the Fire Brigade, 5 aircraft and 5 helicopters are operating from the air - Residents are asked to be ready

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An emergency message was sent to residents on the island of Rhodes shortly after 1 p.m. Monday by the Civil Protection Directorate due to the dangerous fire that broke out in the area of Maritses and burned very close to a residential area. Through the message, residents are asked to be on alert.

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⚠️ Enabling 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

? Forest fire in #Maritza #Rhodes

❗ Stay alert

‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities

ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@pyrosvestiki@hellenicpolice

– 112 Greece (@112Greece) September 16, 2024</blockquote

Strong fire brigade forces, airborne resources and volunteers are already on the scene to help control the threatening fire.

#Fire in an agroforestry area in Maritsa #Rhodes.
60 #firefighters were mobilized with 2 teams of 11th EMODE hikers, 20 vehicles. 3 A/F, 3 E/P and volunteers.
Assisted by project machinery and water trucks of OTAs.

– Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) September 16, 2024

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Specifically, almost the entire Fire Service has rushed to the scene of the fire with 60 firefighters, 20 vehicles and two hiking teams, while five aircraft and five helicopters are operating from the air.

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