Fire destroys battery factory in Ksanthi
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
A large fire that broke out at a battery factory in Olvio in Ksanthi in northern-western Greece, on Sunday, has been put under control.
The risks of large-scale explosions were high as the blaze engulfed the main building and burned through highly flammable materials, including battery fluids and plastics.
The two departments and the office complex have been completely destroyed.
Firefighters from the regions of eastern Macedonian and Thrace sped to the scene, but their efforts were hindered by high winds and the flammable materials which were causing explosions. Plumes of black smoke covered the sky and are still hanging gloomly over the area.
According to the Fire Department, 23 vehicles and 76 fire-fighters battled the flames. One worker was taken to the Ksanthi hospital to receive aid, but he is no danger.
Police have instructed people to evacuate settlements in the line of the heavy black smoke. These settlements include Olvio, Agios Athanasios, Thalassia, Kosmiti, Tympano, Toxotes, as well as the leisure area of Nestos.
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