A major fire on Mount Pindus near Konitsa in Greece has put local residents on alert, as flames have moved dangerously close to homes. According to residents, the distance has narrowed to about 10 meters, forcing authorities to carry out evacuations overnight in the upper part of the town.
Flames near the residential area
The fire broke out during the night and advanced toward Konitsa, raising fears among residents that homes could be engulfed by the flames.
Reports from the area indicate that the fire has come very close to homes, turning the situation into a direct emergency for the local community.
Overnight evacuations in the upper part of the town
Because of the danger, homes in the upper part of Konitsa were evacuated. The measure was taken after the flames approached the residential area and the risk of further spread remained high.
So far, no further public information has been released about damage to homes, but the situation remains unstable.
Response from the ground and air
Firefighting forces are continuing operations to bring the blaze under control. Aircraft have also been deployed in the response.
According to the reported information, two helicopters and one plane are taking part in the operation, working to slow the spread of the flames toward the residential area.
Alarm over further spread
The fire’s proximity to homes makes the situation particularly worrying, while teams on the ground are trying to gain control over the fire line.
At this stage, the main concern remains stopping the fire’s advance and protecting the residential area in Konitsa.
The fire on Mount Pindus remains a direct threat to homes near Konitsa, while firefighting operations continue amid tense conditions on the ground.