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Grassland Fire in Two Different Regions in Greece

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Greek media reported grassland fires in the town of Anavissos in the Attica region and in the village of Lesini in the Etoloakarnania region in Western Greece.
In Anavissos, 75 firefighters, 3 pedestrian teams, 19 vehicles, 2 aircraft and 2 helicopters intervened, while in Lesini, 28 firefighters, 1 pedestrian team, 7 vehicles, 6 aircraft and 1 helicopter were used.
In both fires, drone monitoring was carried out and an investigation was launched.

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The risk of grassland fires is generally high during the summer months in Greece, and this is particularly increasing with climate change.

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In the news in the Greek media, it was stated that 75 firefighters, 3 pedestrian teams and 19 vehicles intervened in the fire that broke out in a grassland in the town of Anavissos in the Attica region.

In the news, it was stated that 2 planes and 2 helicopters participated in the extinguishing efforts from the air, and the municipality supported the efforts with water tankers.

According to initial findings, the fire started in a car and spread to the surrounding grassland, and the fire risk in the region was reported to be "very high".

It was also noted in the news that the course of the fire was followed by drones and thermal and optical cameras, and the relevant investigation team was assigned to investigate the cause of the fire.

On the other hand, it was stated that a fire broke out in a grassland in the village of Lesini in the Etoloakarnania region in Western Greece, and 28 firefighters, 1 pedestrian team and 7 vehicles responded to the flames.

It was shared in the news that 6 planes and 1 helicopter participated in the extinguishing efforts.

Open Questions

What is the cause of the fire?
How much area was burned by the fires?
Was there any loss of life or property?