Fire in Hydra: Complaint that it was caused by a boat throwing fireworks

A fire is ongoing on the morning of Saturday, June 22, in a forest area in the area of ​​Bisti, on the island of Hydra.

The fire started under unclear – so far – circumstances at around 22:40 on Friday 21 June. However, reports say it was caused by a boat launching fireworks.

According to a report on the “Seasonal Firefighters” Facebook page, “the fire, caused by a boat throwing fireworks, is burning the only pine forest on the island, in a difficult place, which has no road.”

Now the fire is burning scattered places and its image is better compared to the evening hours. Three firefighters, five volunteers, a fire service vehicle and an aerial helicopter are working to extinguish it.

The update of the fire department:

#Fire in a wooded area in the region of Bisti, on the island of Hydra. Business 3 #firefighters5 volunteers, 1 vehicle and 1 E/P.

— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) June 22, 2024