In the early morning of August 12 local time, a fire broke out in the piania area in the eastern suburb of Athens, Greece. Greek media 'Greek reporter' reported that the fire once spread to the 1026 meter high peak slope of Mount imitos on the same day. After the fire, hundreds of firefighters and 42 fire engines were dispatched to put out the fire. At present, the fire has been controlled and there is no casualty information.
Screenshot of 'Greek reporter' report in Greece
"Today's Russia" 12 Daily reported that the fire spread rapidly overnight and led to the evacuation of people in the suburbs of Athens. In the eastern suburb of Athens, piania, local residents were awakened in the middle of the night and evacuated from their homes. Rt said that under the action of strong winds, the fire spread to the top slope of Mount imitos. About 141 firefighters and 8 helicopters began to extinguish the fire in the early morning of the 12th.
Mountain fire in the eastern suburb of Athens / from 'Greek reporter'
Figure from social media
Nikos hardalias, head of the Greek Civil Defense Department, told the Greek media on the 12th that the flame had been as high as 20 meters. Hadaris said, 'the fire is in recession now, but we still have a lot of work to do.'
RT reported that wildfires are becoming more and more common in Greece due to soaring temperatures and strong winds. In the past 24 hours, Greece and local authorities have responded to 60 wildfires across the country. " Greek reporter's 12 quoted the Greek fire department as saying that the fire was obviously caused by a house or garden fire.
As the fire was near residential areas, some Athens residents witnessed the mountain fire at home that day, and some people also posted photos on social media and expressed concern.
Netizen Athina Lau said, 'I can't sleep at 5:30 in the morning. This is the view from my balcony. It's 20 minutes' drive from my house. "
Netizen papadopoulou said, 'my home is still relatively safe in Athens, but I witnessed another disaster. Animals were burned alive. People risked their lives to try to control the fire. Just a year ago, the fire took the lives of 102 people. What cannot be saved from monsters is human greed. "&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;