Since midday on Friday, October 4, Ilia has been engulfed in flames due to wildfires raging in the regions of Geraki, Panopoulo, and Manolada.
Strong ground and aerial firefighting teams are actively working in Geraki to contain a fire that has already devastated forested areas and destroyed homes.
“The situation is challenging; the fire is difficult to control due to strong winds. I have dispatched all available machinery from the region to combat the flames. I know that two homes have been lost, and ten aerial units are currently in action. I am in constant communication with Mr. Kikilias,” emphasized Nikos Korovesis, the Vice Governor of Ilia.
“There are currently three fire fronts: one towards Chavari, another towards Kryoneri, and the third towards Geraki. All three are dangerous due to the high winds. Two homes in the Boumbouna area have burned down. We couldn’t save them… However, at this moment, no other homes are in immediate danger, depending on the wind,” said Christos Christodoulopoulos, the Mayor of Ilida.
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At the scene, 188 firefighters are deployed along with four ground teams, 62 vehicles, eight aircraft, and nine helicopters (including two for coordination). Heavy machinery and water tankers from local authorities are also assisting.
At 4 PM, a message was sent through the “112” emergency system to residents of Chavari to remain on high alert. Earlier, at 2:30 PM, the 112 alert was activated for residents of Tsichleika, Kryoneri, and Vretika, urging them to evacuate towards Amaliada and to follow official instructions.
The region is experiencing southerly winds with gusts reaching 6 Beaufort.
Additional Fires Erupt:
Simultaneously, a fire has broken out in forested areas near Panopoulo in the municipality of Lasionas, Ilia. Thirty-two firefighters have arrived with ten vehicles and one ground team, while five aircraft and one helicopter are battling the blaze from the air.
Moreover, a fire has also ignited in low vegetation in Nea Manolada, Ilia, where twelve firefighters are operating with five vehicles, three aircraft, and one helicopter, along with assistance from local water tankers.
