Two fires broke out at noon on Friday in Attica, specifically in Kalyvia.
According to the Fire Department, the fires were caused by lightning that “struck” due to the bad weather affecting Attica.
As reported by the Fire Department, due to the intense lightning activity in the area of Kalyvia Thorikou, Attica, 36 firefighters with 1 group of hikers from the 1st EMODE, 13 vehicles, 1 E/P and volunteers were mobilized for two fires.
Due to intense lightning activity in the area of Kalyvia Thorikou, Attica, they were mobilized for 2 #fires 36 #firefighters with 1 group of hikers of the 1st EMODE, 13 vehicles, 1 E/P and volunteers.
— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) August 30, 2024
It is recalled that earlier on Friday afternoon, in the midst of bad weather, four fire outbreaks also occurred in Evia, specifically in the areas of the municipality of Kymi – Aliveri and Eretria.
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