Earlier in the morning, at 7:20 AM, a message was sent via 112 to residents of the Sofiana area in Xylokastro, advising them to evacuate and head towards Rethi. The message specifically said: “Forest fire in the Sofiana area. If you are in Sofiana, evacuate towards Rethi. Follow the authorities’ instructions.”
The fire perimeter reached 32 kilometers, and yesterday the flames came near the Patras-Corinth National Highway, causing the road to be temporarily closed.
However, just after 8:00 AM today, vehicle traffic was restored on the Corinth-Patras highway, from the Lykomoria area to Derveni. Traffic is now flowing normally in both directions.
It is noted that Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias visited the Rosena area in Corinthia and the fire zone yesterday. He conducted a coordination meeting at the Mobile Operations Center “Olympus” with representatives from the fire department, security forces, armed forces, local government, and all involved agencies.
The fire that started on Sunday in the Rosena area has claimed the lives of two men, aged 35 and 40, and has left behind burned forests, crops, and infrastructure.
