Konitsa wildfire burns for fifth day after major resurgence

A wildfire that started last Monday in Konitsa, Greece, continues to burn in dense, hard-to-reach forest near Trapezitsa following a major flare-up on the fifth day.

Konitsa wildfire burns for fifth day after major resurgence

The fire in the Konitsa area has been active since Monday in particularly difficult terrain covered by thick forest.

Current situation

Officials report a significant resurgence at the Trapezitsa site. Access remains limited due to the steep and densely wooded landscape.

Response efforts

[TO VERIFY: details on firefighting resources deployed] Local and national teams are engaged in containment operations.

Next developments

Further updates are expected as conditions allow. [EDITOR'S NOTE: Source content insufficient. Enrichment recommended on: fire size, evacuations, injuries, causes, weather conditions]

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