Wildfires in Greece: Evacuations and Road Closures near Alexandroupolis

20 August 2023 21:24

The areas around the city of Alexandroupolis, Greece, are covered by strong fires, and the situation remains difficult and variable due to the complex meteorological conditions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) informs on its website.

As of 19:00 on 20 August 2023. highway “Egnatia Odos”, in the direction of Bulgaria, remains closed. The traffic to the “Captain Petko Voivoda” border crossing is carried out on the old national road from Alexandroupolis airport through Feres.

Greek authorities warn that due to the impossibility of bringing the fires under control, it is possible to open and close road sections at any moment. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises to use the route through the Makaza checkpoint for greater security.

Fires in Greece: Evacuations and road closures

The department recalls that if assistance is needed, Bulgarian citizens can contact the Embassy of Bulgaria in Athens on the following telephone numbers: +30 210 67 48 107; +30 210 67 48 105; +30 210 67 48 106, as well as to the consulate general of the country in Thessaloniki on tel.: +30 2310 829 210 and on the duty phone during non-working hours: +30 2310 869 510. Questions can also be sent to the email addresses: embassy [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]. Signals and requests for assistance in disaster situations from Bulgarian citizens are also accepted 24/7 on the telephone lines of the “Situation Center” Directorate: +359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56 or by email: [email protected]

The Greek publication in “Kathimerini” reported that the residents of three villages in the Evros region, North-Eastern Greece, have been asked to evacuate due to a forest fire raging near Alexandroupolis.

2023-08-20 18:24:00


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