This night in the area of Vilia was also extremely difficult, due to the catastrophic fire that is still uncontrollable, burning what is left of the beautiful forest.
At 4 a.m., firefighters suggested the precautionary evacuation of residents of five settlements, which were not officially evacuated with a message from 112, but were escorted by door-to-door police in order not to endanger them. houses are scattered and many remote.
These are the settlements of Agia Paraskevi, Karaouli, Panorama View and Titan. According to the Fire Department, the constant changes in the direction of the winds create serious problems for the fire brigade, although they are not very intense, but they are expected to intensify after 10:00.
It is currently north, which probably favors the situation, as it turns the fire to the south, where many are burned. It is noted that the fire brigade is occupied by many scattered hearths that burn in the wider area and in the forest of Mount Pateras.
With the first light of day, the air force flew and operated 5 helicopters and 5 aircraft, including the Beriev-200. From the ground forces operate 427 firefighters, nine (9) groups of pedestrians, 149 vehicles, including the METPE and the 143 firefighters from Poland with 46 vehicles. The OLYMPUS Mobile Operational Center has been provided to assist in the coordination of forces.
Assistance is provided by the Hellenic Army with 5 groups of infantry units and construction machinery, volunteer firefighters, as well as water and earthmoving machinery of the Region and the Local Government. The fire brigade is coordinated by the head of the Fire Brigade, Lieutenant General Stefanos Kolokouris.
The fire that broke out on August 16, 2021 in a forest area in Lavreotiki is limited and strong ground forces remain throughout. Volunteer firefighters, construction machinery and water-carrying local authorities provide assistance.