The heat wave that whipping To much of southern Europe has caused a Very serious fire on the Greek island of Crete. 5000 people -Mayoritarily tourists- have had to be evacuated from the area of Lasithiaccording to Giorgos Tzakis, resident of the Irapetra hotel association and southeast Crete. This fire was declared the past Tuesday And this Thursday Keep uncontrolled.
Four people They have been hospitalized by respiratory problems caused by smoke. In several cases, the authorities had to intervene to help the evacuation of people who were trapped In their homes.
The strong heat wave is causing record temperatures In the region, overcoming the 40º degrees In many areas. This situation is repeated in many countries of Europewho are on red alert by high temperatures and possible fires. According to the Fire Department, they have tried to divide the fire into three parts, but the Role winds They are making extinction difficult. Nearly 240 Firefighters accompanied by 46 vehicles and 13 hiking equipment They are operating in the area, while 10 helicopters They are performing water throws on the place.
The fire takes several houses ahead
Several houses that are scattered throughout the area have been razed by flamesaccording to the deputy mayor of the municipality of Iierapetra, Nektarios Pasquekis. “We have suffered great damage”Papadakis stressed, who added that the fire has also burned forest areas and olive crops. So far about 9 municipalities in the area have been affected by the fire and they are expected to be more.
