Back to newsA major wildfire in the Kassandra Peninsula, Greece, has prompted the evacuation of residents from Siviri and Fourka, popular coastal communities in the Halkidiki region. Emergency services deployed an extensive response including 110 firefighters, fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopters working to contain and extinguish the flames. Fire suppression operations continue with ongoing air support. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Visitors planning travel to the Kassandra area should check official alerts and updates from Greek emergency services before departing. Local authorities are providing support to evacuees, with information about roadway closures and access restrictions updated as the situation develops.
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Large Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Kassandra Coastal Towns
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