Two fires caused by lightning in Kalyvia - Strong firefighting forces on the move

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Two fires caused by lightning in Kalyvia – Strong firefighting forces on the move

36 firefighters with 13 firefighters, 1 hiking team, 1 helicopter and volunteers were mobilised

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Two fires broke out at noon on Friday (30/8) in Kalyvia Thorikos, Attica, ldue to intense lightning activity in the area.

36 firefighters with 13 vehicles, 1 hiking team, 1 helicopter and volunteers were mobilised.

Λόγω έντονης κεραυνικής δραστηριότητας στην περιοχή των Καλυβίων Θορικού Αττικής, κινητοποιήθηκαν για 2 #πυρκαγιές 36 #πυροσβέστες με 1 ομάδα πεζοπόρο της 1ης ΕΜΟΔΕ, 13 οχήματα, 1 Ε/Π και εθελοντές.
— Πυροσβεστικό Σώμα (@pyrosvestiki) August 30, 2024

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