A significant fire has escalated in Votija, central Greece, with its smoke and impact now affecting the neighboring Attica region, according to the Meteorological Service of the Greek National Observatory. The scale of the disaster is substantial, with reports from the MIA in Athens indicating that over 6,500 hectares have been consumed by the blaze. The fire has been burning for the third consecutive day, spreading across a vast area.
Authorities report that the situation remains volatile, with multiple active fire fronts and residential properties among those affected. Intervention efforts are ongoing and extensive. A total of 496 firefighters are currently engaged, supported by 134 vehicles.
The response effort has received international assistance, with personnel and equipment arriving from France and Rome. Specifically, 23 firefighters accompanied by four vehicles from France, and 23 firefighters with four vehicles from Rome, are part of the ongoing coordinated response. The continued spread of the fire necessitates sustained efforts from emergency services to contain the blaze and manage the resulting damage across the affected regions.
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