A fire broke out at noon Thursday at a wood processing industry located in the industrial area of Heraklion. Dense smoke filled the sky, causing concern among both residents and workers at neighboring factories. Immediately, the Fire Service was called, which took action to immediately extinguish the fire.
According to statements by Fire Coordinator Konstantinos Psaros, the effort of the firefighters paid off, as the fire was demarcated at the site of this particular business. The immediate mobilization and coordination of the Fire Service were decisive factors in the management of the crisis. Special forces used water pumps and special extinguishing materials to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to other parts of the industrial area.
The rapid response of the Fire Department and the willingness of the company's employees to cooperate contributed substantially to containing the fire. Of course, although the fire has been controlled, vigilance and continued monitoring are necessary as the risk of reignition is real.
Labeling it as controlled does not reduce the dynamics of firefighters, who remain on the scene to deal with any potential incident. During the operation, priority was given to the safety of firefighters and neighbouring businesses, and early measures taken to protect neighbouring factories from potential spread are also mentioned.
The presence of firefighters in the area remains important as they monitor for the safe removal of flaming materials and the restoration of normalcy. There are no reports of injuries from the incident, but efforts are being made to clean up the area and remove possible fumes and toxic materials.
Although the risk to neighbouring factories is now minimal, officials are continuing to monitor as it is essential to maintain high levels of safety in the area. Concerns about the design and construction of the building are also a fact, given the mixed concrete and metal construction, and fragile sheet metal may pose a risk.
The authorities are already investigating the cause of the fire, and details of its progress were broadcast through a local television station, ensuring the public is kept informed. Residents can rest assured that the Fire Department has taken all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the area.
