The fires in Kastoria and Eurytania, with no residential areas currently threatened, fire authorities confirmed. The main front in Kastoria is burning for the second day in a difficult area with dense pine forest, while in Evritania, the fire in Domnista is being tackled with strong ground and air forces.

Improved picture in Thesprotia and Kilkis

Throughout the night, the image of fire fronts in Thessprotia and Kilkis showed significant improvement. No active fronts are now detected, only limited reignitions, which are controlled by the fire brigade forces. The contribution of air assets was decisive in extinguishing the fire in Mandrotopos Thesprotia, where a house was unfortunately set ablaze. Fortunately, no human lives were endangered.

Kastoria: Fire in a difficult forest area

The largest front is located in Kastoria, in the area between Agia Marina and Flatsata. The fire is still burning pine forest in an extremely difficult spot, hampering the work of the ground forces. On Friday, four aircraft and a helicopter operated with water drops, which stopped after sunset.

Despite the difficulty of the situation, no residential areas are threatened and strong winds have been reduced, boosting optimism among authorities. Two sections of the 8th EMODE from Kozani are operating on the battlefield, while firefighting teams from Kozani, Trikala, Grevena, Kalambaka and other areas have been reinforced. Residents remain on alert after a warning message was sent by “112”on Friday afternoon.

Euretania: The site of the fire in Domnista

In Evritania, the fire that broke out late Friday afternoon in Domnista remains active, but does not threaten a settlement. 45 firefighters with two teams of hikers of the 4th EMODE and 12 vehicles are operating on the front. By sundown, water drops were being made by two aircraft and a helicopter, although limited due to the late hour.

The rugged terrain makes it necessary to continue aerial drops into Saturday morning. Water trucks of the local authorities are also participating in the operation, reinforcing the effort of the firefighters.

Fires in Olympia, Ioannina, and Messinia are under partial control

Fires in Ancient Olympia, Pedini Ioannina, and Nero MillMessinia. Firefighting forces remain on standby to prevent possible reignitions, as the risk remains elevated due to drought and weather conditions.