Wildfire breaks out in Zakynthos island, threatens homes
Beehives are consumed by flames in a wooded area in Fyli, West Attica, on Tuesday. According to the Fire Department, the blaze broke out at 11.56 a.m. near the Kimisis tis Theotokou Monastery. [KOSTAS TSIRONIS/AMNA]
A wildfire broke out among low vegetation in the eastern coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos on Friday night and is threatening homes, state-run broadcaster ERT reported.
The flames were in the area of Tsilivi, according to the Fire Brigade.
The Ionian Islands Region’s civil protection have requested an evacuation order.
