A forest fire near the village of Melanthio, Kastoria has authorities on high alert as a suspicious van is being sought in connection to the blaze. The fire ignited around 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 6th, in a forested area between Melanthio and Nestorio. Strong winds in the area are causing the fire to spread rapidly, raising concerns amongst firefighters.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a white van, similar to a moving van, acting suspiciously near the fire's origin. Police patrols and fire brigade units are actively searching for the vehicle and its occupants.
Currently, 13 firefighters with 6 fire engines from Kastoria, Nestorio, and Argos Orestiko are battling the blaze. While the fire is spreading quickly due to dry vegetation, firefighters are working tirelessly to contain it, and early reports offer some hope.
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Excerpt: A forest fire near the village of Melanthio, Kastoria has authorities on high alert as a suspicious van is being sought in connection to the blaze. The fire, which ignited on Saturday afternoon, is being fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation.