Big fire in Sitia near the wind turbines

There is a big fire in the region of Achladias de Sitia, which is alarming by the fire brigade

At the time of the fire, 20 firefighters with 8 firefighters' vehicles. Ierapetra, Agios Nikolaos and Sitia as well as members of two sections of group hikers. According to the latest information, additional support from the armed forces has been requested, as the fire is endemic.

According to Cretapost.gr the firefighting company involved both the helicopters that make water spills and the aquifers of the municipality of Sitia. It should be noted that near the fire front, there is no inhabited area in danger, but there is a field with installed wind turbines

Firefighting works are hindered by the winds forts that blow in the area. 19659006] ->