A firefighting operation is still underway to extinguish a large fire in the Kalamitsi-Amigdali area of Apokoronas, Chania. [1], [2]. The fire started around 06:00 this morning and spread rapidly due to strong winds, according to local reports. At 06:45, warning message was sent by 112 to alert residents to remain on standby.
The strong winds continue to hinder firefighting efforts as the fire spreads across scattered areas and difficult terrain, though it is not currently threatening homes. The firefighting forces have been reinforced since the morning, with 74 firefighters, three teams of ground units, 25 vehicles, and a helicopter deployed at the scene.
At the scene, 74 firefighters are working with 3 ground units, 25 vehicles, and a helicopter.
After an emergency meeting of the Ministry of Civil Protection, it was decided that from yesterday until next Tuesday, March 18th, lighting fires is prohibited nationwide due to dangerous weather conditions (high temperatures and very strong, possibly stormy winds). In recent days, there has been an increase in the number of fires, with 70 recorded just the day before yesterday, mainly caused by the burning of crop remnants (e.g., dry grass).
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