Battle with flames in Kastoria – multiple fronts
A fire broke out in Kastoria between the villages of Fotini and Polycarp, which burns reeds.
According to ERT, there are at least six active fronts in various areas of Kastoria on Saturday, March 15, while a major mobilization of the Fire Forces is ongoing.
Six active fronts in Kastoria
In particular, and according to the same information, the fires are identified in the following areas:
- Two active fronts in grassland areas in Omoklisia.
- A front in grassland in high.
- A front in grassland in Dendrochori.
- A front in grassland extension in the pine.
- A front in a lakeside reed in Polycarp.
The situation is particularly difficult, as the fire spreads rapidly due to the strong winds and high temperatures in the area.
Indeed, due to the extent of the fronts, it has been necessary to strengthen the firefighters.
Specifically, the Kastoria Fire Department has been reinforced by firefighters operating on the fronts from Ptolemais, Kozani, Grevena, Prespa and two groups from Kozani.
Fortunately, no residential areas are threatened, however, authorities are calling on residents to stay alert and follow the instructions of the competent bodies.
It is recalled that the Fire Department has issued a firefighting firefighting provision from March 11 to 17 March 2025 throughout the territory, due to the event of an increased number of fires in recent days, as well as the meteorological conditions (high temperatures).
