Saturday , April 27 2024

Zakynthos:- Fire in Askos Zakynthos – An evacuation order was given

Mobilization of the Fire Department for a fire that broke out in Askos Zakynthos.

A large fire broke out on Wednesday morning in a forest area in Askos Zakynthos.

Strong forces with 24 firefighters, 10 vehicles, five aircraft and a helicopter have been mobilized to extinguish it.

In fact, an evacuation order has been given for rental accommodation in the Mega Aloni area, as the front is moving there.

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According to information from the Fire Department, the fire is burning pine trees south of the settlement of Askos.

There is no danger to the residential area, as the area has light winds of 1-3 Beaufort from the north/northwest direction that are pushing the flames away from the settlement.

 

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About Louise Inzk

Louise is Australian born and has been a Greek citizen since 1991. She has deep cultural ties with the island, often writing about Zakynthian Traditions and Culture. She is also an active member of the Volunteer Group of Zakynthos, Giostra Di Zante and is a member of the women's choir "Rodambelos". Her love of the island and all it offers saw her joining the Zakynthos (Zante) Informer admin team in 2014.

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