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Fire breaks out in Oinoi, aerial forces deployed for control efforts.

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A wildfire broke out near Oinoni, Attica, around 3:30 PM on July 5, 2026.
Approximately 140 firefighters have been deployed to combat the fire, supported by 12 aerial units.
As of 6 PM, smoke from the fire reached the southern part of Aegina, about 2.5 hours after the fire started.
Local authorities issued alerts through the emergency number 112 and closed nearby roads as a precaution.
No residential areas or infrastructure are currently reported to be threatened by the fire.

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A significant wildfire broke out in Oinoi, a region in Attica, Greece, on July 5, 2026, around 3:30 PM. The fire is reportedly burning in agricultural and forested areas near a location called Sfaka. Authorities, including the fire department, quickly responded to the incident with the deployment of 140 firefighters and 12 aerial units to combat the blaze. The alert system, 112, was activated to inform residents about the developing situation.

By approximately 6:00 PM, smoke from the fire had reached the southern part of Aegina, about 2.5 hours after the flames initially ignited. Satellite imagery from the weather service METEO confirmed the transfer of smoke over this distance, indicating that the fire's impact is being felt beyond the immediate vicinity of Oinoi. At this time, officials stated that there was no immediate threat to homes or infrastructure due to the fire's location, although fire risk levels in the Attica region were deemed very high. Emergency services have been engaged in ongoing operations to contain the fire.

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