A possible malfunction in the service vehicle used by the two firefighters who lost their lives during the firefighting operation is one of the scenarios being investigated. The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon (29/07) in the Krya Vrysi area of Rethymno, Crete. According to cretalive.gr, investigators are examining whether the vehicle became immobilized due to a mechanical failure, forcing the two firefighters to abandon it.
Rethymno wildfire: What is being investigated regarding the deaths of the two firefighters
Colleagues of the two victims told the same local media outlet that dust, embers, and ash may have damaged the vehicle’s filter, causing it to suddenly shut down. Meanwhile, investigations continue under extremely difficult conditions, carried out by a team from the Arson Crime Investigation Division, which arrived in Crete yesterday from Athens to determine the cause of the deadly blaze.
