A large fire is spreading rapidly near Thessaloniki in northern Greece. It broke out on Saturday and is threatening villages around the country's second-largest city. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of three small villages because of the flames. According to available information, there is so far no indication that the fire is spreading directly toward Thessaloniki itself. aktuality.sk ↗
The fire has engulfed greenery as well as several businesses in the affected area. Firefighters' efforts are being complicated by strong wind, which is fueling the rapid spread of the flames toward the suburbs. A total of 115 firefighters with 38 vehicles are working in the area. Firefighting aircraft briefly joined the effort, but could no longer continue operating after dark. svet.sme.sk ↗
The fire has triggered a state of alert around Thessaloniki, an important center of northern Greece located in a wider region also visited by tourists heading to Halkidiki. Rescue services are focusing on protecting inhabited areas and containing the further spread of the fire. teraz.sk ↗
Further developments will depend mainly on the wind and the availability of aerial firefighting equipment during the day. Greek authorities will continue monitoring the threatened villages and may take further evacuation measures as needed.
Fire spreads near Thessaloniki, three villages evacuated
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