Fire in the area of Nea AnchialosIt is announced that a section of the ammunition storage camp of the 111th Fighter Wing (111PM) in the Karamba area was affected by the fire that broke out in the area of Nea Anchialos.The camp is located about 6 kilometers north of the airport of Nea Aghialos (headquarters 111PM) and was evacuated at about 17:45 when the fire had approached dangerously without being able to be contained, in order not to endanger the personnel.After the fire entered the western part of the camp, explosions of various intensities were heard, while at 19:18 a strong explosion occurred. Due to the explosions, the Greek Police created a security perimeter of 3 kilometers around the camp and a relevant signal was issued by 112 at 19:50.
By decision of the General Aviation Staff for PREVENTIVE REASONS and in accordance with the security protocols in force, all aircraft that were at Nea Aghialos airport outside the shelters were relocated to other airports while, also for preventive reasons, the Officers' settlement located within the limits of 111PM.The situation at the Karamba District Ammunition Camp is still being monitored due to the high heat load.Air Force and Army pyrotechnicians have been dispatched to the Karamba camp to intervene as soon as security conditions permit.
At the present time, the airbase of 111PM is considered safe. There is no active front, while apnea prevails in the area.It is emphasized that no human life was endangered.With the start of the fire prevention period, all the prescribed security measures had been implemented as well as the necessary prescribed fire safety zones around the critical facilities within the camp and the airport of Nea Aghialos. From the first moment in the camp, the Fire Safety Team and the Immediate Intervention Departments were activated to deal with the fire. The camp was evacuated in time since the fire could not be dealt with.