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Fire in Oinofyta: Residents receive alert to stay vigilant

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A fire broke out in a forested area of Oinoi, Greece, on July 5, 2026.
Residents have received a message from the emergency services urging them to remain on alert.
Local officials believe the fire may have been started by a cigarette thrown from a passing vehicle.
Residents expressed their fears, recalling previous experiences with wildfires threatening their homes.
Firefighting efforts are ongoing, and the situation is being monitored closely by local authorities.

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A wildfire erupted on July 5, 2026, in the Oinoni area of Attica, prompting local authorities to issue a warning via the emergency alert system 112, urging residents to "remain vigilant." The fire began in a forested region near Agios Konstantinos and rapidly raised concerns for nearby homes, which have faced similar threats from wildfires in the past.

Residents expressed a sense of anxiety and readiness, with several noting their previous experiences of dangerous proximity to flames. A local elderly woman stated her preparedness to evacuate at a moment’s notice, reflecting the heightened state of alert among the community. The mayor of Oinoni mentioned that reports indicated the fire may have started from a discarded cigarette from a passing vehicle. Firefighters and emergency services are actively working to control the blaze, which has created its own weather conditions due to the intensity of the flames.

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