As Greece battles against the relentless wildfires that have raged for over two weeks in the Evros region, the primary focus of firefighting efforts has shifted to the southern outskirts of the village of Soufli, nestled between Leukimis and Provatonas.
Greek Fire Service spokesperson, Ioannis Artopios, provided an update on the situation during a broadcast on the Greek state broadcaster ERT on Sunday.
Artopios revealed that the epicentre of the firefighting struggle now lies to the south of the Dadia forest, indicating a concerted effort to contain the flames in this critical area. In the ongoing fight against the devastating wildfires in Evros, a substantial contingent of firefighting personnel and resources has been deployed.
The latest reports say that the firefighting operation encompasses a total of 122 fire engines, operated by a dedicated crew of 582 highly trained individuals.
Additionally, 16 teams of firefighters are tirelessly working on foot to combat the inferno, with crucial support from 17 firefighting aircraft taking to the skies.
Ioannis Artopios recounted the daunting situation faced by firefighting teams earlier in the crisis when there were a staggering 19 simultaneous fire fronts on August 2.
He remarked, “We tackle one front, while new ones appear.”
However, he offered a glimmer of hope, noting that “most fronts have now been handled.” While the battle is far from over, he stressed that “the fire is now more manageable.”
The fires in Evros continue to pose a significant challenge to both firefighters and local communities.
According to the latest AMNA report on Sunday evening (Greece time) efforts persist to bring these destructive wildfires under control, with authorities remaining vigilant.
