November 13, 2024

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Fire at Seriphos: Meyer talks about a biblical disaster

Fire at Seriphos: Meyer talks about a biblical disaster

Images of biblical devastation have been described by the mayor of Serifos for the fire that has been burning on the island since Saturday afternoon. An active front has crossed 15 kilometers, while strong winds are blowing over the island.

Speaking to SKAI, the island’s mayor, Konstantinos Revinthis: “It’s a biblical disaster. The whole front is 15 km. We’re talking about a huge disaster. Burnt houses, burnt huts, burnt warehouses.”.

Regarding damaged or damaged houses, he said: “Kalo is from Ambeli to Wahgia. Some have succeeded and have been saved by volunteers and firefighters. Others were not successful. At the same time some churches were damaged..

He mentioned the seven firefighters with three vehicles who arrived with difficulty from Syros due to bad weather: “Fortunately he’s in the lead now. But it’s too big to know where to go. We want to stay here so we don’t get hurt until reinforcements arrive from Athens.”

Finally, he noted the exodus in the settlements, asserting that “the inhabitants have left for the port or for the country.”

Dismissal order for another remedy

After midnight, an evacuation order was issued to the settlement of Megalo Livadi along with citizens and vacationers who were there to go to Sora.

We remind you that 22 firefighters with 11 vehicles are being transported from Athens to Serifos and they are expected to arrive on the island at around 3am. With the ship “Wind”.