Wildfire in Evia expands, more evacuations ordered

The wildfire that broke out on Monday afternoon in eastern Evia, between the villages of Petries and Krieza, has expanded across three fronts.

With strong winds blowing in the area, the fire burns uncontrolled, prompting authorities to order the evacuation of the Petries settlement and to close parts of the road network.

Earlier, residents of Krieza and Kokkina also received a 112 message asking them to evacuate to safer areas.

Authorities have temporarily halted traffic on the Lepoura-Karystos provincial road from Krieza to Kokkina, as well as on the Petries-Agioi Apostoloi provincial road.

According to reports from local media, a firefighter was injured and transported by ambulance to the Aliveri Health Center.

Approximately 120 firefighters with 36 vehicles have been dispatched to the area, while 16 planes and eight helicopters are assisting...