The fire department was put on high alert Monday after a wildfire broke out in a forested area near Lake Vouliagmeni in Loutraki, Corinthia.
According to the latest update from firefighting authorities, conditions have shown slight improvement. A total of 106 firefighters are battling the blaze, supported by 30 vehicles, four ground-crew units from the 1st, 6th, and 9th Special Disaster Response Teams (EMODE), one Mobile Fire Suppression Unit (M.E.T.P.E.), and volunteers. Aerial support consists of three aircraft and five helicopters, one of which is serving as a coordination aircraft.
How the Fire Started and the 112 Alert
Based on initial findings by Fire Service investigators, the wildfire in the Perachora area of Corinthia appears to have been sparked during vegetation-cutting work using a brush cutter fitted with a metal disc blade. An arrest is expected under the flagrante delicto (caught-in-the-act) procedure.
A team from the Arson Crimes Unit has been dispatched to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.
Shortly before the update, an emergency alert was sent out via the 112 system, reading in part: “Stay on standby and follow the instructions of the Authorities.”
