An all-night battle with the flames is expected on Paros, where the major wildfire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon (28/7) continues to burn. After sunset and the completion of aerial operations, the burden of firefighting has shifted to ground forces, which are being reinforced with personnel and vehicles from Syros, Naxos, and Attica.
The fire broke out at around 1:30 p.m. in waste materials and low vegetation in an area with scattered residential properties, triggering a major mobilization of the Fire Service. At this hour, 48 firefighters are on the ground along with four airlifted foot patrol teams from the 1st EMODE unit and seven vehicles. Volunteers are also assisting in the firefighting effort, as is the Municipality of Paros with water tankers and a piece of heavy machinery.
14 aircraft deployed in the firefighting battle
Aerial operations were intensive throughout the day. A total of nine aircraft and five helicopters were deployed and carried out periodic water drops, with one helicopter dedicated to coordinating aerial resources. With sunset, the drops ceased and the effort now continues exclusively with ground forces.
Reinforcements arriving from Syros and Piraeus
Additional forces are traveling to Paros by ferry to reinforce the operation overnight. Specifically, 16 firefighters with 8 vehicles are en route from both Piraeus and Syros. Earlier in the day, forces from Naxos had also been dispatched to the island.
Emergency 112 alerts issued for evacuation toward Alyki
As the fire developed, the emergency 112 alert system was activated, with residents and anyone located in areas close to the fire urged to evacuate toward Alyki.
At 2:42 p.m., an alert was sent ordering the evacuation of those in the wider areas of the settlements of Agios Charalampos, Kampi, Bougados, and Aneratza, directing them toward Alyki.
Shortly after, at 3:28 p.m., a new 112 emergency alert was issued, calling on those in the wider Kamari area to also evacuate toward Alyki.
The operation continues through the night, with ground forces being reinforced and the focus now on containing active fire fronts and preventing the blaze from spreading further.
