Boats Rescue Tourists as Forest Fire Flames Threaten Greek Beaches
More than 110 firefighters, nine aircraft and seven helicopters were deployed as a 112 alert ordered evacuations and movement bans, officials said.
- A large wildfire broke out in Siviri, Greece, in the northern Halkidiki region, with flames reaching the first houses shortly after 16:30 local time; authorities issued 112 emergency evacuation alerts for Siviri and the nearby settlement of Fourka.
- Firefighting operations currently involve 110 personnel and 33 fire engines, with three teams from the 2nd EMODE Special Forest Operations Unit providing ground support and nine aircraft and multiple helicopters operating from the air.
- Shortly after 17:00 local time, the Hellenic Coast Guard began evacuating residents from Siviri beach using private boats and the Speedrunner Jet high-speed ferry, with two Coast Guard vessels and nine private craft assisting the effort.
- Deputy regional governor Giannis Koufidis ordered a ban on movement in forest areas of the Municipalities of Kassandra, Sithonia, and Aristotle; violating the restriction carries a €300 administrative fine enforced by police at forest road entrances.
- The Regional Unit of Halkidiki is appealing to residents and visitors to comply with movement restrictions and follow authority instructions to protect human life, forest ecosystems, and public property throughout the region.
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