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Fire near homes in Halkidiki's Kallikrateia prompts evacuations.

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A wildfire has broken out in the New Kallikrateia area of Chalkidiki, Greece, threatening nearby homes and properties.
As of 6 PM on July 4, 2026, residents in the areas of Ampelakia and Kipoupoli received evacuation messages via the emergency alert system 112.
Currently, 45 firefighters, 12 fire trucks, and several aerial firefighting units are actively working to extinguish the fire.
The blaze has reportedly caused damage to at least four houses, according to local authorities.
Emergency services have increased their response efforts due to the fire's proximity to residential areas.

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A fire broke out in the New Kalikratia area of Halkidiki on the afternoon of July 4, 2026, prompting immediate emergency measures due to the flames threatening nearby homes. As of 6:00 PM, authorities had sent evacuation messages via the 112 emergency service to residents of the nearby areas of Ampelakia and Kipos, urging them to leave the vicinity towards New Kalikratia.

Firefighting efforts are extensive, involving 45 firefighters, 12 vehicles, and two ground teams from the second mobile emergency units, supported by volunteer responders. Additionally, aerial units, including five aircraft and three helicopters, have been deployed to assist in combating the blaze, which is primarily consuming low vegetation close to residential areas. Local officials report that at least four homes have sustained damage due to the fire's proximity. As conditions continue to develop, the firefighting teams remain actively engaged in efforts to control the situation.

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