Greece Fire: Evacuations in Palaia Fokaia, Homes Burn

A fire is burning in Palaia Fokaia, Greece, near settlements, with reports of homes burned. 112 messages were sent for evacuations of Thymari and Tourkolimano (Kataphygi Bay) areas.

The instruction for residents in Thymari is to evacuate towards Lagonisi, and for Tourkolimano towards Lavrio. Traffic has been halted on Athens-Sounion Ave and Panagia Kataphygiotissa.

90 firefighters with 28 vehicles, 3 ground teams from the 1st EMODE, 8 aircraft and 5 helicopters are operating in the area. The mayor of Lavreotiki, Dimitris Loukas, stated that the fire is large and is near the settlement of Aeolos - Ennea Mouses.